INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES

1. You submit the application form online.
2. When we receive it we will ask you to send us a family photo by email. We will send you a reference form to be completed by a church leader.
3. Once we have your reference we will have a Skype video call with yourselves. If you are accepted we will ask for your registration payment. $99 by Paypal or Bank transfer to a USA account.
4.  We introduce suitable candidates and others that are becoming available. We look to match the right person into your family with similar interests or church background to yourselves. We do not keep an online database. We make the effort to ensure you get the right person. We know you are praying for the right person. So we also pray to that end.
5. If you are initially interested in a candidate we recommend you may telephone the au pair or email.  The au pair will not be offered to another family during this period of time. It is important at this stage to communicate with us to give your impressions and feelings about the Au Pair.
6. You need to explain to the au pair exactly what duties you will expect them to perform.
7. You must pay the full placement fee once the match has been confirmed and placed with our partner.
8. In the unlikely case of early termination (by either party) the American Agency or ourselves will offer an alternative Au Pair that is available at that time within the guarantee period of time. We will do our best to make sure it is a Christian girl but this cannot be guaranteed.
9. We are on the end of a phone (or Skype) at any time in the arrangement to provide advice or support for you or your au pair.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM OUR AU PAIRS
Candidates are selected based on their maturity, independence, adaptability, and, most importantly, for their sincere interest in and affection towards children and their practical Christian faith.

• Be Between the ages of 18-26
• Have a good reference from their pastor or church leader
• At least a high school graduate
• Proficient in English
• At least 200 hours of recent documented practical childcare experience
• In possession of a valid driver’s license
• Has no criminal record
• Able to submit three references
• Able to pass a psychometric test which measures behavior and personality

LINKS WITH OUR USA AGENCY
We  are long-term partners with CHI au pairs in the USA. They understand our requirements for a match of a practicing Christian family with a verified Christian young person. Once we have matched you to one of our au pairs we ask them to carry out all of the legal procedures and visa arrangements. This way we can be sure that everything is done properly and legally for everyone. We cover the whole of the USA.

CHARGES BY CHRISTIAN AU PAIRS

Our charges are simple.

Registration Fee: $99

Matching Fee: $399

Subsequent years matching: $275

Be aware that the main part of your costs will be to our American partners for $8900 for the year.

Finally you will pay the au pair a weekly stipend of $200 minimum per week.

PAY REGISTRATION FEE

This payment is required in order to register with us. Please make this payment AFTER we have replied to your application form.

PAY MATCHED FEE

This payment is only required AFTER an arrangement has been agreed.