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Henan Aupair Culture Communication joins IAPA as Full Voting member

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IAPA welcomes Henan Aupair Culture Communication as the first new Full Voting Member in 2016. Henan Aupair Culture Communication Co., Ltd. is a company which has been active in the au pair industry since 2011. Their business scope currently mainly involves sending au pairs to the USA. Henan also has a cooperation with an orphanage named Swallow’s Nest ran by an American. By means of working in this orphanage, au pairs will develop the spirit of love, responsibility and enduring hardships on the basis of owning the childcare experience. Henan will conduct a intensive bilingual interview first and make an evaluation and advice based on the …

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Welcome to MexicAupair as the first new IAPA member in 2016

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IAPA is happy to welcome MexicAupair as the first new affiliate member in 2016. MexicAupair was established over four years ago with the idea of giving young Mexicans an opportunity to get to know the European culture. They started with placements in Austria, but within their first two years in the market they increased their services and now they also offer Germany, Holland and France for au pair placements. MexicAupair’s services to the au pairs consists of a full package. The package consists of providing all the information they need in the first step. They also get taught the language they need for the different countries. From 2015 they have worked with …

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ECAPS standards booklet now also available in French

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ECAPS – the European Committee for Au Pair Standards – strives for a pan-European set of regulations and standards for the au pair industry. The ECAPS booklet containing a set of definitions, rules and regulations pertaining to au pairs, host families and au pair agencies, is besides English, Spanish and Italian, now also available in French. Read or download a copy of the booklet here >>

BAPAA appoints new Chair: Rebecca Haworth-Wood from A2Z Au Pairs

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At the recently held British Au Pair Agencies Association (BAPAA) Annual General Meeting, Sandra Landau stepped down as the BAPAA Chair after serving in this position for 11 years. The assembled membership elected Rebecca Haworth-Wood from A2Z Au Pairs as their new Chairperson. Rebecca is one of the founding members of BAPAA, and has had a continuously active role in multiple positions on the Executive committee since its establishment in 2004, varying from treasurer, to being responsible for interviewing new members, and as the BAPAA representative on the European Committee for Au Pair Standards (ECAPS), for a number of years. Rebecca …

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ECAPS booklet available in Spanish

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ECAPS – the European Committee for Au Pair Standards – strives for a pan-European set of regulations and standards for the au pair industry. Their booklet containing a set of definitions, rules and regulations pertaining to au pairs, host families and au pair agencies, is besides English and Italian, now also available in Spanish. Read or download a copy of the booklet here >>

Perfect Au Pairs Australia joins IAPA as affiliate member

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Perfect Au Pairs operates under The Finlayson Family trust and provides au pairs to families across Australia. Perfect Au Pairs screens au pairs for families and also works with international partners who source candidates who are pre-screened who wish to become an au pair in Australia. Perfect Au Pairs will ensure all families can provide references and photo ID to ensure safety of the au pair. Perfect Au Pairs ensure good working conditions for the au pair and also a high level of support in case of a rematch. Perfect Au Pairs has formed a Facebook group for the au …

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ECAPS booklet – Available in Italian

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ECAPS – the European Committee for Au Pair Standards – strives for a pan-European set of regulations and standards for the au pair industry. Their booklet containing a set of definitions, rules and regulations pertaining to au pairs, host families and au pair agencies, is now also available in Italian. Read a copy of the booklet here >>

Remembering Uta Christianson and Jackie Sant-Myerhoff

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This week we were informed of the passing of two people who have significantly contributed to the development of the international youth travel and cultural exchange industry. We herewith want to pass our condolences to their families, colleagues and other loved ones. Uta Christianson | InterExchange InterExchange’s co-Founder and former President, Uta Christianson, passed away peacefully at her home last week. Uta Christianson grew up in wartime Germany and moved to New York  in the late 60’s where she met Paul Christianson, who passed away in 2013. Paul and Uta Christianson founded InterExchange under the name International Student Visitor Services …

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Member highlight: Au Pair Agentur Cefelin

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Au Pair Agentur Cefelin was established in 2005 and has successfully placed more than 2,000 au pairs during the last years. Au Pair Agentur Cefelin has been a member of IAPA since 2007. Their office is conveniently located in Germany’s capital Berlin and through their open-door-policy they always welcome the au pairs to visit them. They assure a first class au pair service during the application and throughout the au pair´s stay in the chosen country, including thorough counselling at all points, assistance in all important matters such as visa, health insurance and of course all personal matters. They carefully screen and select their …

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IAPA Au Pair of the Year Award 2016 is now open for nominations!

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As the only global organisation designated to support businesses and people involved in the au pair industry, we proudly present our annual IAPA Au Pair of the Year Award. Our Award provides au pairs the recognition and credit they deserve and at the same time enhances the public’s awareness of this cultural exchange programme and the mutual benefit au pairs and families get from it. Additionally the Au Pair of the Year Award is a great opportunity to showcase your organisation and promote the quality of your au pair programme all over the world. We call on our members to request their …

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