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1.800.AU PAIRS

(1.800.287.2477)
+1.212.924.0446 outside U.S.
161 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10013
  • Au Pair USA
  • Local Coordinator
  • Meet Your Local Coordinator

Local Support & Assistance for Host Families & Au Pairs

Find a Local Coordinator in Your Area

Host families and au pairs need to know that they have someone nearby who to provide support and assistance. The Au Pair USA local coordinator serves that role.

Every au pair program is required by the American government to have local coordinators in the areas they serve. But we like to think that Au Pair USA has the best local coordinators around! Supportive, warm, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, our local coordinators go above and beyond to make sure that each of our host families and au pairs have great experiences. Many of our local coordinators have hosted an au pair, so they can offer first-hand advice and guidance.  To apply to become local coordinator, click here.

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Choose Your State:  

Arizona

Au Pair USA Phoenix - Miryam Gutier-Elm

California

Au Pair USA Los Angeles - Jana Kuehler

Au Pair USA Oakland and San Francisco - Tracie Wold

Au Pair USA Orange County - Kimberly Durazo

Au Pair USA Pasadena - Matthew Webb

Au Pair USA San Diego - Dina Nichols

Au Pair USA Ventura County - Patty Thomas

Colorado

Au Pair USA Boulder - Nicole Myers

Au Pair USA Denver - Patricia Hughes

Connecticut

Au Pair USA Fairfield County and Greenwich - Christine Meek

Au Pair USA Hartford & New Haven - Valerie Le Cann Jones

District of Columbia

Au Pair USA Washington, D.C. Metro Area - Rhonda Kaufman

Georgia

Au Pair USA Atlanta - Cara Harper

Au Pair USA Augusta - Tracy Zawacki

Illinois

Au Pair USA Chicago - Phil Colucci

Au Pair USA Chicago - North Shore & Northeast Suburbs - Penny Pierce

Maryland

Au Pair USA Baltimore/Annapolis - Esme Smith

Au Pair USA Bethesda/Silver Spring/Chevy Chase - Rhonda Kaufman

Au Pair USA Rockville, Frederick & Hagerstown - Joanne Myers

Massachusetts

Au Pair USA Boston - Metro North Suburbs - Mary Ann Armstrong

Au Pair USA Boston - Newton - Lisbeth Ceriani

Au Pair USA Berkshires - Western MA - Nina Kryzak

Michigan

Au Pair USA Ann Arbor/Lansing

Au Pair USA Detroit - Heidi Karakashian

New Jersey

Au Pair USA Bergen & Passaic Counties - Dawn Middleton

Au Pair USA Camden, Mercer & Burlington Counties - Deborah Daly

Au Pair USA Hunterdon County - Katrin Daluege

Au Pair USA Monmouth & Ocean Counties - Stacie Ferrara

Au Pair USA Morris & Somerset Counties - Corrie Whitty

Au Pair USA North Central & Essex County - Robin Winter-Bailey

Au Pair USA Summit, New Jersey - Tara Cavanagh

New York

Au Pair USA Albany & Schenectady (and Western Massachussetts) - Nina Kryzak

Au Pair USA Hudson Valley - Patricia Gilligan

Au Pair USA New York City - Manhattan 

Au Pair USA New York City - Brooklyn - Joanna Lehmann

Au Pair USA Western & Central Long Island - Ellen Hogan

Au Pair USA North Shore of Long Island and Queens - Hope Becker

Au Pair USA Suffolk County, Long Island - Jolene Leonardo

Au Pair USA Westchester - Joy Valente

Au Pair USA Westchester & Bronx Counties - Ileen Kodish

Au Pair USA White Plains & Yonkers - Carol Daly

North Carolina

Au Pair USA Charlotte  - Paige Twer

Au Pair USA Chapel Hill & Durham - Mary Beth Grealey

Au Pair USA Raleigh - Holly Harris

Ohio

Au Pair USA Cleveland - Kelly Guest

Oregon

Au Pair USA Portland, OR - Leah Chubb

Pennsylvania

Au Pair USA Philadelphia, Montgomery & Bucks County - Sandy Green

Au Pair USA Main Line Philadelphia - Peggy Dixon

Rhode Island

Au Pair USA Block Island 

Texas

Au Pair USA Plano & Dallas - Kelly Heartquist

Virginia

Au Pair USA Alexandria - Ann McLaughlin

Au Pair USA Washington, D.C. Metro Area - Rhonda Kaufman

Au Pair USA Northern Virginia - Washington, D.C. Suburbs - René and David Brown

Washington

Au Pair USA Seattle - Tauryn Beeman

The Role of the Local Coordinator

The local coordinator is always available to answer questions and provide assistance. She also meets with host families and au pairs throughout the program—especially during the early stages of the au pair’s placement. The local coordinator:

  • Meets with families who are interested in hosting an au pair
  • Visits the host family within 48 hours of the au pair’s arrival
  • Meets with the host family and au pair two weeks after the au pair’s arrival
  • Checks in with the host family by phone or in person once a month
  • Hosts monthly “cluster activities” for the au pairs in the area
  • Sends a monthly newsletter
  • Hosts a one-day conference for host families
  • Serves as the first point of contact in case of an emergency or a problem

Local coordinators are an essential part of the Au Pair USA family. We encourage you to get to know your local coordinator and take advantage of their expertise and enthusiasm!

 

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