The sponsor is responsible for providing a host family with the prospective au pair's complete application, including references, so the family may determine whether the applicant would be compatible with them.
Host families must be fluent in English and must pass a background check. In addition, they must either be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. All adult family members living in the home must submit to an interview conducted by the program sponsor.
In addition, the family must have the financial resources to pay the au pair a weekly stipend of at least the minimum wage and up to $500 for academic expenses. Au pairs who participate in the EduCare program are paid 75% of the weekly rate paid to non-EduCare participants, and up to $1000 for the au pair’s academic work.
In August 2005, the Department of State proposed regulations requiring the cross checking of family member names through state sex offender registries. Program sponsors would also be required to report any allegations of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities.
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