discounts for host families

Being in a recession isn’t entirely doom and gloom. Occasionally there are perks to being in a down economy. If you’re a family in search of an au pair, or are thinking about hiring an au pair, now might be the time to take that step. Some of the au pair agencies here in the US are offering nice discounts to entice new au pair parents as well as previous host families. Check these out, and don’t tarry, as some of the discounts do have deadlines:

Cultural Care - New how families who apply by September 15 will have the $350 application fee waved and get a $500 program discount, and more. They also offer special savings for returning host families. Check them out at

http://www.culturalcare.com/hostfamilies/programcosts/discounts.aspx

Au Pair USA – This agency is offering similar discounts to Cultural Care – host families can save $1000 if they apply by September 15 -

http://www.aupairusa.org/index.html

Eur Au Pair – This agency is offering repeat host families, as well as new host families, savings of $900

http://www.euraupair.com/

Chi Au Pair USA – Families can apply to host an au pair for $1 (yes, just a buck!) through September 30. In addition to this saving, they are also offering families the program fees from 2008 if they sign up now.

http://www.chiaupairusa.org/news.asp

And remember,  if you’re an au pair, or want to be,  you don’t pay a thing! And this year you’ll be making a bit more money than before, so now would be a great time to get started on an American adventure!