Things that I learned

      1.- The process to become an Au Pair      First, the origin of the word "Au Pair" comes from the French term to refer as an "equal to" or "as part of" not above and not under. Becoming an Au Pair means to be a member of a family and so to shared responsabilities of childcare and housechores. Anyone between the ages 17 to 26 (some countries run til' 30) can be an Au pair in almost any part of the world by joining the cultural educational exchange program with a official agency.  Quick safe note:  Always look for the secured icon on top left of the e-address and verify that the company is real and important; Agencies will never asked to deposit money on personal accounts. It will always be to the registered company. Some links of agencies I know:   For the U.S.A   The au pair program | Cultural Care Au Pair  I work with this agency. For the U.S.A   AuPairCare | The Best Au Pair Agency for Live-In Childcare ...