Celebrating Cultural Exchange Through the Au Pair Program
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Feb 18, 2026
31 international children’s books | Cultural Care
Discover beloved children’s stories from around the world and bring new languages, cultures, and characters into your family’s reading time.
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.
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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.
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Feb 23, 2026
6 resources for jumpstarting cultural exchange
Encourage cultural exchange right in your home using resources like international children's songs, a cultural cookbook, and educational flash cards. These tools from Cultural Care Au Pair help families and au pairs bond while sharing and celebrating their unique cultural backgrounds, fostering a rich, educational experience.
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Sep 5, 2025
2021 Host Family of the Year finalists
Meet our finalists for this prestigious Cultural Care award!
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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
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Feb 23, 2026
Meet our 2022 Host Family of the Year!
The Grims family from Maryland wins a Cultural Care award
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Oct 24, 2025
2022 Au Pair of the Year finalists
Meet our finalists for the prestigious Au Pair of the Year Award in 2022!