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

Phoenix - Sandra Johansson

California

Los Angeles - Roxanne Rubert

Oakland - Tracie Wold

Orange County - Kimberly Durazo

San Diego - Dina Nichols

San Francisco - Maureen Hughes-Gress

Ventura County - Patty Thomas

Colorado

Boulder - Katarina C. Greene

Denver - Patricia Hughes

Connecticut

Greenwich - Christine Meek

Fairfield - Kayle Petefish

Hartford & New Haven - Becky Johnson

District of Columbia

DC Metro Area - Rhonda Kaufman

Georgia

Atlanta - Cara Harper

Illinois

Chicago - Phil Colucci

Chicago - North Shore & Northeast Suburbs - Penny Pierce

Maryland

Baltimore/Annapolis - Esme Smith

Bethesda/Silver Spring/Chevy Chase - Rhonda Kaufman

Rockville, Frederick & Hagerstown - Joanne Myers

Massachusetts

Boston - Metro North Suburbs - Mary Ann Armstrong

Boston - Metro West Suburbs - Karen Audouin

Boston - Newton - Lisbeth Ceriani

Berkshires - Western MA - Nina Kryzak

Hudson Valley - Denise & Matthew Markowitz

New York City - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Western & Central Long Island - Ellen Hogan

North Shore of Long Island - Hope Becker

Suffolk County, Long Island - Jolene Leonardo

Westchester - Joy Valente

Westchester & Bronx Counties - Ileen Kodish

White Plains & Yonkers - Carol Daly

North Carolina

Charlotte - Kathy Lee

Raleigh/Durham - Lyria Boast

Ohio

Cleveland - Kelly Guest

Oregon

Portland (and Vancouver, WA) - Flavia Arsenault

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Montgomery & Bucks County - Sandy Green

Main Line Philadelphia - Peggy Dixon

Rhode Island

Block Island - Kate Butcher

Texas

Plano & Dallas - Tammy Marcovich

Virginia

Alexandria - Ann McLaughlin

DC Metro Area - Rhonda Kaufman

Northern Virginia - DC Suburbs - René and David Brown

Washington

Seattle - Alisha Sanvicens

Vancouver (and Portland, OR) - Flavia Arsenault

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!

Find your local coordinator

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