Real Stories from Au Pairs and Host Families

Meet Our 2026 Au Pair and Host Family of the Year Finalists
Jan 29, 2026

Meet Our 2026 Au Pair and Host Family of the Year Finalists

Discover the heartwarming stories of our 2026 au pair and host family of the year finalists. Read the moments that transformed strangers into global family.

How au pairs shape lives: Insights from former host kids
Sep 5, 2025

How au pairs shape lives: Insights from former host kids

See how growing up with an au pair influences host kids’ confidence, connection to culture, and lifelong outlook.

2025 Host Family of the Year: Meet the Kim family
Feb 19, 2026

2025 Host Family of the Year: Meet the Kim family

Learn how Janet and Donn Kim embraced the spirit of cultural exchange and created a loving home for their au pair Nayure.

Meet Issy from the UK: 2025 Au Pair of the Year
Feb 23, 2026

Meet Issy from the UK: 2025 Au Pair of the Year

From stepping into a busy household to supporting her host family through the demands of military life, Issy’s impact on the Bright family has been truly remarkable.

An unexpected au pair departure
Feb 18, 2026

An unexpected au pair departure

Jill Janson talks about transitioning from one au pair to another and updating her host family handbook

Au Pair Care That Goes Above & Beyond | Cultural Care
Feb 23, 2026

Au Pair Care That Goes Above & Beyond | Cultural Care

Meet our Pink Heart award winners - au pairs making extraordinary differences in host families' lives. Discover inspiring stories of care and connection.

Recognizing remarkable au pairs: Meet our 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalists
Feb 23, 2026

Recognizing remarkable au pairs: Meet our 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Here’s how the au pairs nominated for Cultural Care’s 2025 Au Pair of the Year award create unforgettable and impactful bonds with their host families.

Celebrating outstanding host families: Meet our 2025 Host Family of the Year finalists
Feb 19, 2026

Celebrating outstanding host families: Meet our 2025 Host Family of the Year finalists

Here’s how the families nominated for Cultural Care’s 2025 Host Family of the Year award embrace the spirit of cultural exchange and make their au pairs feel right at home.

Why Washington? This state is great for au pairs!
Feb 19, 2026

Why Washington? This state is great for au pairs!

Find out why Washington is a state that our au pairs love. There are lots of au pairs living in Washington state and they love it!

2022 Host Family of the Year Finalists
Sep 5, 2025

2022 Host Family of the Year Finalists

Meet the finalists for our Host Family of the Year! These families have opened their hearts and homes to au pairs from around the world, creating unforgettable bonds and lifelong memories

2022 Au Pair of the Year finalists
Oct 24, 2025

2022 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Meet our finalists for the prestigious Au Pair of the Year Award in 2022!

Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!
Feb 19, 2026

Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!

Meet the Gerrity family in Maryland and the Jaz family in New York who both won Cultural Care's 2023 Host Family of the Year award