Au Pair USA in Hartford & New Haven, CT

InterExchange Au Pair USA has caring, experienced and responsive Local Coordinators available to answer your questions, provide matching assistance, and provide guidance and support to both you and your au pair.

The Au Pair USA Local Coordinator for the Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport and Waterbury area is:

Becky Johnson

Hello and welcome to InterExchange Au Pair USA! My name is Becky Johnson, and I have been the Local Coordinator in Central Connecticut since 1990. My cluster of local host families and au pairs includes communities near Hartford, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Farmington, Hamden, New Haven, New Britain, Mystic and Waterbury.

I became a Local Coordinator because cultural exchange has been a big part of my life. In high school, I spent a summer with a host family in Sweden. Growing up, my parents often hosted exchange students from other countries too. These experiences gave me an interest in learning about other cultures and I was determined to carry it forward when I had my own family! When my children were young, we hosted four au pairs, which was a great experience. I now enjoy my Local Coordinator position because it allows me to continue to learn about the world through the au pairs in my cluster.

Hosting an au pair can benefit your family in so many ways. It’s not just a cultural exchange experience, it’s also a way to find reliable, affordable live-in child care for your family. The average cost to host an au pair is $340 per week, with no per-child fees. If you have several children, au pairs can actually save you money over day care services or nannies. You get the peace of mind knowing your children are being cared for in your own home and your children get to build a bond with their childcare provider. Many become like a big sister or brother to the family and it’s so rewarding to me to see my host families and au pairs build strong friendships and keep in touch long after the program ends!

My role as your Local Coordinator will be to provide support for you and your au pair. My goal is to make sure that everyone enjoys a rewarding and positive experience. I try to make sure au pairs are happy in their new environment and will schedule monthly outings for the au pairs to socialize and have some fun!

If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to email me. If you’re ready to apply to become a host family, you can sign up online. I look forward to meeting you, and hope to welcome you to the Au Pair USA family!

Warmest wishes,

Becky