Au Pair in America Expands to 10 New Markets.STAMFORD Stamford, town, England Stamford, town (1991 pop. 18,127), in the Parts of Kesteven, Lincolnshire, E central England, on the Welland River. It is a market town. Products include diesel engines, electrical equipment, bricks, and tiles. , Conn. -- Au Pair in America America [for Amerigo Vespucci], the lands of the Western Hemisphere—North America, Central (or Middle) America, and South America. The world map published in 1507 by Martin Waldseemüller is the first known cartographic use of the name. (www.aupairinamerica.com), the nation's first and largest au pair provider, just expanded its program to 10 new markets across the country. Au Pair in America has expanded its services to Albuquerque/Santa Fe, N.M.; Aspen/Vail/Glenwood Springs, Colo.; Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C.; Jacksonville Jacksonville. 1 City (1990 pop. 29,101), Pulaski co., central Ark., inc. 1941. The city has varied industries, including printing and publishing and the manufacture of electronic equipment, ordnance, and plastic and metal products. , Fla.; Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Nev.; Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Pittsburgh, Penn.; Reno, Nev.; Sacramento/Stockton, Calif.; and Santa Barbara/Santa Maria, Calif. "We are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to now offer many more families the superior child care and global connections Global Connections is a charitable organisation acting as a UK network of mission agencies, churches, colleges and support agencies involved in evangelism around the world. Amongst the several hundred organisations and churches that are members of the Global Connections network are many that have come to characterize the Au Pair in America program for the past 22 years," said Ruth Ferry, senior vice president and director of Au Pair in America, adding, "We secure our au pairs from more than 60 countries and have placed over 80,000 with American host families in 40 states. "As a result of the current economy, we are hearing from more and more families who are now dual-earning households that suddenly need child care which is both flexible and affordable," said Ferry. "Our program meets those needs and offers host families a variety of programs to suit their specific requirements." Au Pair in America offers flexible live-in child care, an enriching cultural exchange for the entire family, reliable, trustworthy professionals providing support throughout the exchange and the chance to extend the au pair's stay to two years. For as low as $7.50 an hour, families in these areas can now host an au pair providing them with affordable child care as well as a rewarding cultural experience. Au Pair in America matches potential au pairs who meet the different criteria posed by host families. Regulated by the U.S. Department of State's Exchange Visitor Program, the au pair program gives 18- to 26-year-old foreign women the opportunity to live in the U.S. for up to two years as live-in child care providers. Each au pair is screened thoroughly by Au Pair in America staff and must have at least 200 hours of recent, documented child care experience, and speak proficient pro·fi·cient adj. Having or marked by an advanced degree of competence, as in an art, vocation, profession, or branch of learning. n. An expert; an adept. English. The nation's first and largest au pair program, Au Pair in America offers a customer driven, Web-based matching process, extensive orientation program for au pairs and host families, several program options to meet the varied needs of American families American Family is a photographic artwork exhibition by Renée Cox. See also
Families who would like to learn more about Au Pair in America should call (800) 928-7247 or visit www.aupairinamerica.com. |
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