Go Au Pair in New Jersey offers a child care experience through cultural exchange.
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Local Area Representative in New Jersey
Patti McHugh
The areas I serve in NJ
I am the local area representative for Bergen County, NJ and part of the surrounding counties that touch Bergen. Northern NJ in general. I have many Au Pairs in the following towns: Glen Rock, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, Oradell, Tenafly, Franklin Lakes, Mahwah, Ramsey
I have been a Local Area Representative since 1998! I had an Au Pair when my kids were little and really enjoyed the program. It’s like having a little sister in your house. I enjoy being an LAR and meeting Au Pairs from around the world and help guide them in their year in the USA.
I have a cluster that is about 15- 20 families all over Bergen County. Many are two income families who have busy lives and have 2 + children. Their schedules need another adult to help with childcare. The Au Pair’s countries I’ve met over the years have been varied. Right now I see a lot of Central & South American Au Pairs along with Chinese Au Pairs. I have met in the past, South Africans, European, Australian, New Zealand & Russian
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. Below are some of the activities Patti’s cluster has been up to recently!
I take pride in my monthly gatherings. I try and do something fun that the Au Pairs will enjoy. I try to keep the cost down too. I usually do lunch at the Hoboken Art & Music Festival, A Broadway Show, Snow Tubing, Hikes, Governor’s Island and a Holiday brunch at my house.
Anya Taylor
The areas I serve in NJ
I cover anything in the following loop: South West of I280, South of I80 and West of I95, North of I287.
My name is Anya Taylor, and I’m a Local Area Representative (LAR) at Go Au Pair in Sparta, New Jersey. I have about 20 years of experience in college education, mainly in the area of ESL (English as a Second Language). Through my work, I got to meet lots of Au Pairs who wanted to learn English and I have always been impressed by how smart, dedicated and curious they are. I have been a LAR since August 2021 and I am excited to be a part of the Go Au Pair team.
As a LAR, I love the idea of LARs, parents and Au Pairs working as a team to reach common goals. I am looking forward to meeting the Au Pairs in my area. I can relate to their experience because I lived abroad for a year when I was working on my Master Degree and I know how difficult it can be. I want to make sure that the Au Pairs’ stay in the United States is smooth and memorable. I like to learn about their native countries and cultures, their families and cuisine. I hope to establish good and trusting relationship between Go Au Pair, parents and Au Pairs and make it a worthwhile and enjoyable experience for everybody.
I have a passion for learning, and I love to help my Au Pairs become confident. I get great satisfaction from from seeing people enjoy their work life balance and being part of that. In my spare time. I like to meet new people and learn new foreign languages as well as spend time with my family. I also enjoy gardening and yoga. I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this interesting cultural exchange!
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. Below are some of the activities Patti’s cluster has been up to recently!
Iya Brown
The areas I serve in NJ
As a Local Area Representative for Go Au Pair, I oversee the south-central region of New Jersey. Majority of my Au Pair cluster reside within Princeton, New Brunswick, and Belmar.
My name is Iya Brown, I am a wife and mother of two children ages 4 and 11. I reside within Matawan, NJ, 35 minutes between my cluster. My background is within education with a passion for youth and first-generation students. As a first-generation student myself, I know how important the cultural experience is. I am a firm believer that you can become a positive product of your negative environment; I am living proof. My only goal is to continue to give back to my community by sharing fundamental knowledge that will strengthen the youth that will one day take care of us in the future. Where there is will there is always a way.
Currently I serve 6 families within my cluster. Majority of my families have two children paired with one Au Pair. My Au Pairs are from Mexico, Ecuador and Peru. Currently all my Au Pairs are female, we meet every other month for cultural events. They enjoy working out, drawing, painting, and fashion. The common goal they all share is to drive. Some have a Host Family with a second vehicle for them to drive, while others do not and depend on Uber.
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. Below are some of the activities Patti’s cluster has been up to recently!
I try my best to host cost effective cultural events fairly close to my AP’s so they do not have to travel far. This Summer we went to Open Mic in Princeton. We had a great time eating ice cream and getting to know each other.
On October 7th we were scheduled for pumpkin picking my AP’s were so excited as they have never been. Unfortunately, the weather did not permit, we met at Panra Bread instead and brainstormed for upcoming inside cultural events. This way the weather will no longer be an issue.
Additional Resources for Families and Au Pairs in NJ
Au Pairs need to bring the International License when they come. After getting the I94, Social Security and bank account open they can apply for a license in person at: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/ They will take the written test only most likely.
In Bergen County you need a car to get out locally. Certain towns you can walk to but to go from town to town you need a car. There are many bus and trains to NYC. See https://www.njtransit.com/
- Most of my Au Pairs will do an English as a Second Language class at Ciarco. Other Au Pair’s may audit a regular class at Ramapo College and some may take a regular class at Bergen Community college. There are weekend away classes as well Ciarco ESL classes occur M-Thu either 9-12pm daily or 6-9 pm https://bergen.edu/ce/courses-programs/esl-english-as-a-second-language/
- Ramapo College: https://www.ramapo.edu/undergraduate/non-degree-visiting-students/au-pair/
- The weekend classes are a few places but here is one: Au Pair Weekend https://www.aupairclasses.org/online-courses
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 love to hear live music. In the summer I always do a family gathering at one of the those free outdoor concerts with dessert for my Au Pairs and Families. There are free outdoor concerts in a lot of the local towns and I will let them know what’s in the area. Also, my Au Pairs love to go into NYC for concerts, visit Time Square, Central Park, the Museums and visit one of the larger buildings with a view of the city. (There are a few!). There are many family friendly events: October festivals, Zoo’s in NYC, 6 flags amusement park & the Beach!
