Why Use an Agency?

Travelling to a new country as an au pair is exciting - but it can also be risky if you are not careful. Choosing the right au pair agency is an important decision. For that reason, it is very important to us that you receive the support that you need.  As a member of the International Au Pair Association, you can feel assured that Au Pair Link has your best interests at heart. 

Using a safe and credible au pair agency means you can avoid many of the potential risks you could face including:

• High probability of unsuitable host family candidates
• Absence of a written contract
• Little or no experience in the au pair industry
• Lack of professionalism or financial stability
• Non-existent standards or guidelines
• Insufficient references and/or medical certification
• Danger of document falsification and fraud
• No re-match policy (secondary placement) if your initial placement is unsuccessful
• No local support during the placement
• Limited understanding of local employment regulations.