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Portlands's Premier Provider of Au Pair Child Care

What is an Au Pair?

Au Pairs are pre-screened international young adults with child care experience who provide full time, live-in child care and introduces a memorable cultural experience at an affordable cost.  With Au Pair child care, families in Portland can enjoy all the benefits of in home child care. Au Pairs can be responsible for general supervision of the children, driving, laundry, homework help, preparing meals, and providing morning and bedtime help. As an Au Pair agency, Go Au Pair is dedicated to helping families in the Portland area choose an Au Pair that fits their specific family needs.

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Local Area Representative in Portland


Go Au Pair has a Local Area Representative in Portland and surrounding areas to help our families during their experience. Our local representative will help ensure families and Au Pairs have a successful and enjoyable year during the Au Pair program. You will find that your Local Area Representative will be an advocate in assisting you along the way. It is Go Au Pair's way of providing personal and local support to both Host Families and Au Pairs.
    
   

Portland Resources for Au Pairs & Host Families

Drivers License

Social Security Number

Public Transportation

IRS Guidelines

Drivers License for Au Pairs in Portland, ME Au Pair Social Security Cards in Portland, Maine Portland, ME Public Transportation Tax Information for Au Pairs in Portland, Maine
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Office Locations Public Transportation
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Driving can be part of your Au Pair’s responsibilities. If this is the case, the Au Pair will need to get a driver's license from the nearest Portland BMV office. Obtaining a social security number is important to both the Au Pair and the Host Family for tax payments, tax credits, and opening bank accounts.

 
Au Pairs can learn about inexpensive solutions to travel around town. Taxis and shuttles are also available.



 
Au Pairs and Host Families can learn about tax withholdings and filing specific for the Au Pair program. Always consult a tax advisor to learn how taxes apply to you.
 

Child Friendly Activities for Au Pairs and Host Families in Portland

Au Pairs will find that Portland offers a wide variety of exciting things to do and places to visit. There are many historical museums, art displays, scenic touring, and physical activities. Families can help Au Pairs find activities they are most interested in.

Au Pair Education in Portland

During program participation, Au Pairs are required to complete academic credits equivalent to 12 semester hours for EduCare participants and 6 semester hours for all other participants. Here is a list of some of the accredited U.S. post secondary institutions in the Portland, ME area.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine University of New England Bowdoin College
York County Community College Southern Maine Community College University of Southern Maine
Central Maine Community College Maine College of Art Bates College
Dale Carnegie Training of Maine