Protect yourself and always use an Au Pair Agency legally registered and recognized professional standing, because it is not advisable to search for an Au Pair by yourself.
This is a very sensitive field that without the mediation of professionals can eventually create different problems for both parties. Au Pair Agencies can always help to solve any problem that might occur in the relationship between host families and au pairs.
Searching for an Au Pair through one of the many agencies on the Internet may appear to be an acceptable and inexpensive alternative but, if you do not use the services of an Au Pair Agency legally registered, you may face the following risks:
· High probability to host the inadequate Au Pair.
· Insufficient references on applicants or none at all.
· No medical report and police check.
· Risk of falsification of documents.
· Absence of a letter of invitation / agreement.
· No support during the placement.
· No replacement policy.
· Have little or no experience at all in the field of au pair placement.
· Lack of professionalism, reliability, ethic and honesty.
· Limited or not reliable knowledge of national regulations on au pair placement.
Why use an Agency