What People Are Saying About Us
AuPairClearinghouse Testimonials
"Edina, I want to thank you for offering an objective source of 
information for potential host families in the U.S. When my husband and I were looking into hiring our first au pair, it was so difficult to find good information comparing the different agencies. Each sales person from the various placement agencies could easily tell us why they were the superior au pair organization, but no one could really help us choose which agency would best meet our needs. As parents of a disabled child, we had very specific requirements and easily became frustrated and a little hopeless that we would not find the right au pair and agency for our family. What a great help your website would have been to us back then! Thank you for putting together such a fantastic resource for new families!"
Host Mom & Therapist, Kate B.
"Deciding whether or not to host an au pair -- and if so, which agency to use -- was daunting. We began researching various agencies, websites, countries and au pairs, only to find ourselves overwhelmed with bits and pieces of information presented in different ways. Au Pair Clearinghouse provided a one-stop-shop to go to, where I could find great amounts of information presented in an organized and helpful fashion. It was indispensable to our au pair search. Thanks to Au Pair Clearinghouse, we are finally able to narrow down our search, and are on our way!"
Caren S., Washington, DC New Host Mom and AuPairClearinghouse Member, 2011
"The Au Pair Clearinghouse site was critical in my choice of au pair agencies. When you go online and look at all the different agencies out there - they all look alike, they all say the same thing and all their websites look the same. I was able to find the right agency with the information provided by this consumer website - it is an invaluable resource and nothing else is around like this!" They should write a book for new families because there is consumer information you should have that the au pair agencies will not tell you - for obvious reasons!"
Stella from Augusta, Georgia
"I told my LCC about this site and she told me that she told a few other LCCs as well. I have found great info on this site and I want others to benefit as well"
PA Host Mom
"Whenever a friend or relative ask me about au pairs, since I have had them for a few years now, I give them my little speech, about what to do, and what NOT to do, and refer them to my agency. Now, I always include this website, and tell them to read as much as they can. It is very helpful, thank you!"
Arlene, VA
"We love your website! All the information we needed as “newbie” host parents was at our fingertips. We especially like your customer reviews and testimonials. Hearing what other parents had to say about their experiences with different au pair agencies was very helpful. Thank you!"
Kelly Family, VA
"I am very impressed by the quality and quantity of the membership resources! If you are really interested in hosting a quality au pair, you must read through these pages! Thank you Clearinghouse for providing us, as new parents, with the information and expert advice we needed to begin our search for an au pair. The customer support is amazing too!"
Casey G., NJ
AuPairClearinghouse Endorsements
"Your website is wonderful! There is so much useful information and it's very helpful for parents looking for an au pair. You will find well-written and well-researched articles on different cultures and countries, including Western Europe, South America and Asia. You should know about the cultural backgrounds of your au pair before you host one!"
Tamaki Bowman, Owner of AuPair International Japan
"For busy parents being a educated consumer can be difficult, especially when you're looking to find the perfect Au Pair. That's the beauty of Au Pair Clearing House, they do the hard work for you.
As a parent educator, I have often wondered who regulates the Au Pair industry. Who lets parents know the good from the bad. Then I came across Au Pair Clearing House and relaxed. I spoke with them and checked them out for myself before recommending them to my clients, and they passed with flying colors.
They care, they really care. They want only the best for your children and aren't afraid to point who can and can not give it to you. So when you're looking to hire an Au Pair, make sure you check out all the agencies first by going to Au Pair Clearing House."
Sharon Silver, Author of Stop Reacting and Start Responding, 108 Ways to Discipline Consciously and Become the Parent You Want to Be. www.proactiveparenting.net
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"The au pair agency websites have great information on them, but you must realize that they are selling a product at the same time they are sharing information with you. Aupairclearinghouse.com is a great resource for impartial, unbiased advice and I would send prospective host families there first."
Nancy Felix, Author, Oh My, Au Pair, A Complete Guide to Hiring and Hosting an Au Pair
"AuPairClearinghouse.com is a great place to find out which agencies are considered the best in the au pair industry. It gives up-to-date information concerning United States government policies on hosting an au pair, useful tips, professional advice and much more! This consumer resource also offers all the latest news on and about au pairs. I highly recommend this website!"
Tayla Shoup, Author, The Girl's Guide to Being an Au Pair, www.bestaupairguide.com
"Au Pair Clearinghouse is a wonderful and informative resource on the au pair industry, featuring au pair reviews and ratings! We recommend this website to our host families."
EurAuPair Agency
“Aupairclearinghouse is an excellent source of information for parents, au pairs and anyone involved in the field of childcare in general. I find the information provided on the site extremely useful, and the level of involvement and feedback by other readers proves that it is valued by many.”
Yossi Pinkas, CEO, www.take-care.me
goAUPAIR recommends Au Pair Clearinghouse as a "popular resource" for host parents.
"Besides goAUPAIR resources, families can search various websites focused on Au Pair care and Host Family information. A popular website is Au Pair Clearing House, it provides reviews and ratings of all U.S. Au Pair agencies and offers advice on all aspect of choosing and hosting an Au Pair. The website also features news and frequent interviews from different Au Pair agencies from across the country."
"Thanks for all the work you do with Au Pair Clearinghouse. I think families really appreciate having an unbiased site like yours to educate them about the different aspects of the Au Pair Program and guide them towards choosing the right agency for their needs."
Michael McHugh, Program Director of InterExchange AuPairUSA
Read our interview with Michael McHugh
"AuPairClearinghouse provides a valuable resource for anyone involved with the au pair industry. As a non-agency organization, AuPairClearinghouse offers honest opinions of au pair agencies and their practices - both the good and the not-so-good! They are dedicated advocates of the consumer and provide a valuable service educating host parents so they can make the best decision when considering inviting an au pair into their family. AuPairClearinghouse.com is recognized by both parents and agencies alike as being a true consumer advocate for host families."
Shana Medah, Co-Founder/Director of Training, Jamana Intercultural, www.jamanaintercultural.com
Read Shanah's article on cultural differences - a must read for all host parents!
