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Medical Information

Due to the nature of the program there are some medical conditions that cannot be accepted.  Au Pair in America has over 20 years experience of sending young people as au pairs to America. During this time we have developed considerable experience and expertise in determining which medical conditions are appropriate for the au pair environment and which are not. At all times we seek to put the health and welfare of our participants and the children in their care first.

We will always try to be fair and to judge each case on its merits but there are some medical conditions that may be made worse when living away from home and there are other conditions, which are regarded more seriously in the United States than in Europe or other countries, and for which it is consequently impossible for us to obtain insurance coverage. There are some conditions and disabilities, which completely rule people out of consideration. There are others, which depend upon the amount of time that has elapsed since an event or upon the severity of the original condition. For example, people with a recent history of depression will not be allowed to apply for the program.

We apologise if some of our terms seem harsh however, our policy is based on experience and we believe it is better to make such policies explicit and not to disappoint people late in the application process. Please be aware anyone who is dishonest on their forms will find themselves cancelled from the program.