Au pairs and host families

Designed for better
Au pair experiences

Connecting au pairs, host families and agencies to create safer, stronger and more meaningful international experiences.

What's Aupairtrip ?

Aupairtrip is a community-based platform designed to make the au pair experience safer, more human, and less lonely.

We are not an au pair placement agency but we believe that going through a trusted agency is the safest option for both au pairs and host families.

That's why we guide you and connect you with reliable partner agencies, while supporting au pairs throughout their journey abroad.

Our role is to help you start and live a safe and positive au pair experience, whether you are an au pair or a host family.

Au pairs meeting friends
Au pairs supporting each other

Support
beyond placement

The au pair experience doesn't stop once the match is made.

Finding the right agency was starting the au pair journey. Making the most of it living abroad can be exciting, but also challenging, especially for au pairs for the first time.

That's why we created the Aupairtrip app:

  • To overcome homesickness and loneliness
  • To help au pairs meeting friends nearby
  • To travel together safely

For au pairs

For au pairs
  • Start your au pair journey safely
  • Work with trusted agencies
  • Join a supportive international community

For host families

For host families
  • Host an au pair with clear expectations
  • Work with verified agencies
  • Ensure a positive experience for everyone
Host family and au pair
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Why working with agencies matters to us

We believe a safe au pair experience requires structure and professional support.

That's why we work exclusively with verified partner agencies, including IAPA members, to ensure clear rules, legal compliance, and proper support for both au pairs and host families.

About IAPA

The International Au Pair Association is a global organization that sets quality and ethical standards for the au pair industry. Working with IAPA affiliated agencies helps ensure a safe, recommended, and professionally supervised au pair experience.

Our story

Céline, Co-founder and CEO of Aupairtrip

Céline

  • Co-founder and CEO
  • Former french au pair
    in Chicago, IL, USA
Alexis, Co-founder and COO of Aupairtrip

Alexis

  • Co-founder and COO
  • Former foreign exchange student
    in Mound, MN, USA
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Aupairtrip started in Chicago, IL, when I was still an au pair and launched the Instagram account @aupairtrip. What began as a meme-based page quickly grew into a strong community, connecting girls in real life.

Messages kept coming in, girls looking for friends, support, and travel companions during their year abroad.

Later, Alexis joined the adventure, and together we turned this growing community into a dedicated platform.

Today, Aupairtrip is more than an app : a global community, a travel companion, and a trusted resource for au pairs and host families.

Our mission remains the same : help young people abroad feel less alone, better prepared, and truly supported, wherever they are in the world.

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