Question 1

What nationalities do you work with?

Accepted Answer

Our agency offers around twenty different nationalities of young people from the European Union (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, etc.) and countries outside the European Union (USA, Canada, Australia, Vietnam, China, Russia, Mexico, Colombia, South Africa, Madagascar …).

Question 2

Can we apply with a specific nationality?

Accepted Answer

It is possible to add nationality criteria but not all nationalities are represented due to ineligibility for the Au Pair program in France. Our approach is to select people with the experience and personality corresponding to the needs of your family rather than focusing the search only on the criterion of nationality.

Question 3

We want the Au Pair to speak English at home.

Accepted Answer

Like many families, you want to reconcile childcare with the practice of English. This is unfortunately not possible within the framework of the au pair program because the young people who apply for this program wish to come and progress in French and the host families are French families where French is the spoken language. The purpose of the program is to promote the Francophonie throughout the world; we guarantee our candidates that they will be immersed in the French language and culture.

Question 4

Les garçons peuvent-ils aussi être Au Pair ?

Accepted Answer

En effet, le nombre de garçons qui participent au programme Au Pair est en nombre croissant et ils représentent de très bons candidats, notamment dans les familles où il faut s’occuper de garçons, de plus, ils ont souvent de centres d’intérêt proches (foot, vélo …)

Question 5

I know someone who would like to come to me as an Au Pair, can you help us  ?

Accepted Answer

We offer an administrative formalities assistance package that includes the different steps for the arrival of your Au Pair, but we do not guarantee the file or the morality of the person who has not been validated by our agency and our foreign partners.

Question 6

If the Au Pair does not fully satisfy?

Accepted Answer

The Au Pair program does not provide for a "trial period" as in a more traditional job, for this reason, we ask that the information transmitted before the person's arrival be very precise, in particular the job of the time, the need to drive …. Sometimes cultural differences are difficult to accept on both sides at the start of the collaboration between you, but our agency is always there to support you to help you resolve any difficulties that may arise during the placement. If you feel that difficulties persist despite your remarks, please contact the agency who will give you advice before making any decision. As the relationship is bilateral, you cannot make a decision without the agreement of your Au Pair. Be aware that a "legal" deadline has been set internationally at 2 weeks' notice, but we recommend waiting for a replacement solution to be found before interrupting an "agreement" between you.

Question 7

ACCUEIL AU PAIR : QUEL EST LE COUT ?

Accepted Answer

En qualité de famille d'accueil vous devrez régler dans un premier temps les frais d'agence qui dépendent de la durée du séjour et de la nationalité de votre Au Pair.  Coûts à prévoir :   URSSAF : ~ 225 € ARGENT DE POCHE AU PAIR : 90 € par semaine (candidat non-natif anglais) = 360 € par mois. 100 € par semaine (candidat natif anglais) = 400 € par mois. TITRE DE TRANSPORT LOCAL : ~ 80 € par mois ASSURANCE AU PAIR : ~ 500 € par an. Ce prix dépend de la durée de séjour de votre Au Pair et de son lieu de provenance).

Question 8

How much time should be allowed between the submission of the file and the proposal of candidates?

Accepted Answer

Your request is taken into account upon receipt in our agency upon receipt of your complete file; depending on the files available, you are informed of potential applications. We advise you to allow between 1 and 3 months between the consideration of the request and the reception of the person.

Question 9

QUELLE EST LA DIFFERENCE ENTRE « NOUNOU » & JEUNE AU PAIR ?

Accepted Answer

Il s’agit de 2 statuts totalement différents et vous ne pouvez accueillir un JEUNE AU PAIR avec un contrat de « nounou », ni embaucher une « nounou » et la déclarer comme Jeune au pair.  Une nounou ou employée de maison est une personne salariée alors que le Jeune au pair ne l’est pas, Le jeune au pair vient de l’étranger avec un visa JEUNE AU PAIR dans le cadre d’un échange culturel et linguistique. Il travaille 25 h par semaine dans sa famille d’accueil essentiellement pour des missions de garde d’enfants et d’aide aux petits travaux ménagers dans la maison et reçoit généralement entre 90 et 100 € d'argent de poche par semaine.

Question 10

How long does it take between the moment we submit the file and the arrival of the Young Au Pair?

Accepted Answer

An Au Pair of European nationality whose arrival in France is not subject to obtaining a visa can come in a few weeks. For a visa application (USA, Russia, Mexico …) it takes about 1 to 2 months of administrative formalities. On the other hand, your request is taken into account upon receipt in our offices and we will send you the available files upon receipt of your file.

Question 11

As a host family, what should we provide for the comfort of the Young Au Pair?

Accepted Answer

The host family provides their Au Pair with board and lodging; the Au Pair's room must have a minimum surface area of 9m2 and have at least one window; the bathroom can be shared with the children or the family. The person can, according to agreements defined between you, use the telephone and the family computer. Many families choose to equip their Au Pair with a mobile phone, which makes it easy to keep in touch.

Question 12

How much pocket money should be given to our Au Pair?

Accepted Answer

Based on 25 hours of work per week = €90 per week for a young person who is not "Native English" and €100 per week if you choose a "Native English" person who may be asked to speak some English with the children. The pocket money is given at the end of the week or at the end of the month, you decide with your au pair according to their needs, in particular if they need to pay for their French lessons. We advise you to open a bank account in order to transfer pocket money. We direct you to banks that accept the opening of accounts for foreigners.

Question 13

Pourquoi devons-nous souscrire une assurance pour notre Jeune Au Pair ?

Accepted Answer

Au regard de la législation française, il est de la responsabilité de la famille d'accueil de couvrir les risques de responsabilité civile mais également la couverture maladie du Jeune Au Pair qu'elle accueille. De même, si votre jeune Au Pair est amenée à conduire, vous devez souscrire une assurance conducteur spécifique.

Question 14

Do we have to declare an Au Pair? Is declaring an Au Pair taxable?

Accepted Answer

Within 8 days of their arrival, you must declare your Young Au Pair to Urssaf; Hosting an Au Pair does not allow you to obtain tax benefits.

Question 15

Quand doit-on faire la déclaration URSSAF ?

Accepted Answer

Vous devez déclarer votre Au Pair dans les 8 jours suivant son arrivée, nous vous fournissons la déclaration à compléter et adresser à l’urssaf de votre département. Dès lors que vous êtes enregistré, vous recevez, de façon trimestrielle vos déclarations sur lesquelles vous indiquerez les durées et montants correspondants. En cas de question, nous contacter.

Question 16

Si je me suis trompé dans ma déclaration URSSAF, comment faire ?"

Accepted Answer

Dans le cas d’une erreur ou d’un oubli dans le paiement, vous devez contacter votre URSSAF directement. Vous pouvez également ajouter une lettre attestant sur honneur l'oubli et/ou l'erreur commise.

Question 17

On the URSSAF website, they indicate "  foreign family help trainee  " and employed as an au pair ?

Accepted Answer

The URSSAF website has not updated the information relating to the YOUNG AU PAIR status, a status that has existed in its own right since March 2019, which is confusing. The name “foreign caregiver trainee” corresponds to the YOUNG EUROPEAN AU PAIR The name “Au pair” corresponds to a NON-EUROPEAN AU PAIR who has obtained a visa The name "employed au pair" does not correspond to the same status and should not be considered for your declarations. In your quarterly declarations, you must tick the box “trainee family helper” because Young au pair does not appear.

Question 18

A combien s'élèvent les charges sociales ?

Accepted Answer

Vous devez prévoir 220 € de charges URSSAF payables trimestriellement aux services de l’urssaf (maj 2020)

Question 19

Do you help us with the administrative formalities?

Accepted Answer

Following the confirmation of the placement of your young Au Pair, you will receive the forms allowing you to complete the administrative formalities in France and in the country of the young person, but it is up to the family to send the forms and the declarations to the competent authorities.

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