PR-USA.net Press Release, March 2010

Last year, AuPairCare held over 100 events nationwide donating 1800 furry friends to over 100 local charities. Heidi Woehl, VP of AuPairCare, says "AuPairCare is present in many of same areas as Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and their motto that "a bear hug is understood in any language" is very much in-line with the role an au pair can play in the life of a child and host family. We are very excited about our continued partnership and the opportunity for our au pairs who make a difference in the lives of the children they care for, to extend the spirit of international friendship through these bears to other children in their area."

South Florida au pairs held their party on March 14 at Sawgrass Mills Mall Build-A-Bear Workshop. Led by AuPairCare Area Director, Theresa Friedrich, over one dozen au pairs from 6 different countries stuffed and named teddy bears while also creating individual cards wishing the recipient of their bear good wishes in their own language. These special international bears will then be donated to the children of JAFCO - Sunrise, FL.

About AuPairCare
In 1989, AuPairCare, http://www.aupaircare.com, became one of the first agencies designated by the U.S. Department of State to legally sponsor au pairs to come to the United States. We have successfully placed more than 30,000 au pairs across the U.S. Our au pairs come from over 40 countries and have been fully screened by our overseas representatives. They all have previous childcare experience, speak English, attend a four-day AuPairCare training program, and have a sincere interest in living with an American family and providing quality childcare for twelve months.

About JAFCO - Jewish Adoption Foster Care Options, Inc.
JAFCO is a nonprofit agency established in April 1992. Nothing is more tragic than a family torn apart. When a child is removed from his family, he leaves behind what he has known and takes with him his fears, anger, hurt and insecurities. They believe that they can provide one less obstacle in the healing process by providing a child with a familiar cultural and religious environment. They believe every child deserves a safe and loving home.

About Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is the leader in interactive retail. The Company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide. For more information, call 888.560.BEAR (2327) or visit http://www.buildabear.com.