Program Benefits

Discover the benefits of being a Cultural Care au pair, such as studying at a local university, paid time off, travel opportunities and more!

Being a Cultural Care au pair is a unique opportunity to learn, grow and experience the USA – and as a participant of our program, you’re entitled to special compensation and benefits.

Here is what is included in your program participation:

Global Support

Cultural Care will provide comprehensive, global support through every phase of your training, preparation, application completion and visa process.

Travel Arrangements

You don’t need to pay extra for airfare! Our team of travel specialists will arrange airfare from your home country to your host family’s gateway—and back home at the end of your year*.

Room & Board

Your host family will provide room and meals as well as a minimum weekly stipend of $195.75 – this is simply pocket money for you!

Educational Opportunities

As an au pair, you will take classes of your choice at a local university or college – your host family will contribute up to $500 per year towards your studies.

Time Off

You are entitled to 2 weeks of paid holiday per year—plus your J-1 visa allows you a bonus travel month at the end of your term to travel the USA!

Comprehensive insurance coverage—including sports! 

As a Cultural Care au pair, you’ll be insured with premium coverage during your au pair year as well as during your 13th travel month.**

Best of all, if you find that the au pair life is right for you, you have the option to extend your stay in the USA for up to another year!

Regardless of how long you choose to stay, being a Cultural Care au pair gives you the chance to live out your dream in the USA while growing both personally and professionally.


*Valid on completion of the program

** The travel insurance group policy is underwritten by Erika Insurance Ltd. or by an alternative insurance company as defined in the applicable insurance policy.