Go Au Pair in Hartford offers a child care experience through cultural exchange.
Au Pairs provide reliable, live-in child care which meets the specific needs of your family.
And – an Au Pair costs the same no matter how many children you have.
What our Host Families love about the Au Pair program
Local Area Representative in Hartford
Jennifer Rowe
The areas I serve in Connecticut
The “Hartford area” includes a vast range of Connecticut and western Massachusetts, expanding outward from north-central CT, following the Connecticut River to just before the southern towns bordering Long Island Sound. More precisely, it includes all of Hartford County, the majority of Tolland County, most of Middlesex and New Haven County, and most of Litchfield County just short of reaching the western state border.
My first career was in teaching. My second was in parenting. I have raised five children, and I have a passion for quality childcare. In my role with Go Au Pair, I can facilitate the success of both – enriching childcare and supporting family bonds.
I’ve am a Connecticut native, and I live with my family in Granby. My other passions are gardening, tea, yoga & meditation, and reading books.
The current Connecticut families live in the areas of Hartford and New Haven. They lead busy careers in fields, such as, insurance, real estate, and technology, while raising young children to pre-teens.
Connecticut has Au Pairs from Ecuador, with other host families looking to match with an Au Pair – inviting more diversity!
Au Pair Cultural Activities
Au Pairs are required to attend a number of Cultural Activities with their Local Area Representative and nearby Au Pairs to make sure they experience the local community and culture during their stay.
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in Hartford
Connecticut permits a student or visitor to operate a motor vehicle in Connecticut for up to one year with a foreign license. If the license is in a language other than English or Spanish, the license must be accompanied by an IDP, which serves as an English translation of the foreign license.
An IDP (International Drivers’ Permit) should be obtained through the country that issued the original license.
CT Transit is the largest bus system in Connecticut, servicing eight different regions of CT and expanding! Litchfield county has a local bus. There is also a local bus for the Windham region.
CTrail has three lines reaching other areas of Connecticut, Springfield, MA, and New York City, NY.
Connecticut also has two seasonal ferries, one being the only connection for cyclists across the river.
- CT Transit https://www.nwcttransit.com/
- Northwestern CT Transit https://www.nwcttransit.com/
- Windham Region Transit District https://wrtd.org/
- CTrail Hartford https://hartfordline.com/
- CTrail New Haven https://new.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Ferry https://portal.ct.gov/dot/traveler/ferries/rocky-hill-ferry
Au Pairs need to complete their education requirement as part of their exchange program in the United States. Here are some places in Hartford they may be able to enroll.
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.
An Au Pair will need to get a Social Security # before getting a bank account and driver’s license. Go Au Pair will provide a welcome packet with social security information, on the Au Pairs arrival. We advise Au Pairs to wait 10 days after arrival to get their social security number. You can make an appointment at a social security office, closest to your home.
Child-Friendly Activities for Au Pairs and Host Families
Au Pairs will find that Hartford 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.
