America (USA) Au Pair Testimonies
I was so grateful that I went through Cara International. The agency ensured that I was treated and paid fairly. They did thorough background checks on both sides and set up video meetings between the family and myself before I moved over there. I felt very safe and I knew if something went wrong I had a safety net to fall back on. Kayleigh Barrucci
I am now in my eighth month of living in Ireland and working as an au pair through Cara International and have not regretted a single moment! I have had the pleasure of working for a wonderful family and taking care of their four children who have welcomed me with love into their home. My decision to move to Ireland was made without hesitation due to the continual support and check-ins from the agency staff. I had help applying for my working holiday visa, all questions or concerns were answered and I received an email within days of arriving in Ireland to offer support and notify me of ways I can get help if I needed it. In addition to this, I was set up with easy to follow online courses relevant to my role as an au pair that were very helpful in preparing me for working with children. Undoubtedly the biggest positive of this experience is the ease of travel. All money that I earn is mine to enjoy as board and expenses are already covered meaning that in eight months I have been here I have travelled to ten different Irish towns (some more than once) and six other countries in Europe. I couldn’t recommend this programme enough as a post-graduate option either from high school or university. The positives and opportunities are countless- travelling to new countries, the delight of working with children, building on your own perception of the world, new skills and experience to add to your graduate CV and becoming immersed in a different culture to your own. Laurel Hewetson
They were kind and helpful. They were good about keeping communication lines open and helping you adjust to the country (telling what events are going on). Kathleen Burke
If I were to recommend any American friends to be an Au Pair in Ireland, I would recommend them to contact Cara directly –Hannah Holmes.
Austrian Au Pairs
They are the best family any au pair can wish for Sarah Saager
I felt very welcome! Anna-Maria Baumann
I had a really good time there and we did a lot of things that will always remind me of the good time living in Ireland. Julia Unger
Czech Au Pair
They are nice to me. There is nothing, I think that you can improve. Tereza Janickova
Dutch Au Pairs
One of the best things I’ve ever done! I had a wonderful time! Valerie van Vliet
They are really nice and they help you with everything- Lianne Roeleveld
French Au Pair
My placement was very good, I met a lovely family. The parents were really kind and the kids were very lovable. Ninon Kibler
When I lost my nephew the family did everything for me to have the possibility to go back to my home country (pay the boat, call me, help me) Cynthia Hamani
Iceland Au Pair
Honestly, they’re great! Gudfinna Jakobsdottir
Italian Au Pairs
Indeed I had a good experience. The family always welcomed me to eat with them; they made me a birthday party, they shared with me family moments as birthdays, barbecues with their friends and they paid for me to join them at an art festival… the parents also talked to me every time I needed it and they shared and talked with me about their life and experiences. Chiara Mancuso
I think you’re good:) Eleonora Trotta
They are nice, they are always asking you how are you and how is your family if everything is ok Veronica Pilsa
I haven’t criticisms against Cara International. is an agency responsible and organized that take care of the au pairs. – Alessandra Ciccolini
Spanish Au Pairs
It was a lovely family. The parents pay attention to the au pair and they always asked if the schedule to look after the children were ok for me
All of them are great. Great company. Good family. Always taking care of me. Cristina Conesa
They are so nice to me and they have made me feel like one of the family. I can’t say any bad words because they are so lovely to me. Laia Monforte Piñana
They were very welcoming. Always made sure I had everything I needed –Alba Guell
They are very special and very thoughtful- Elisa Martinez Gonzalez
I had a good experience. My host mother is fantastic, the kids are really lovely etc. Irene Castro
Very good a great experience in my life –Juan Sebastian Cruz Velasco
I think I could not have been in a better family. They still want me to contact them and I am really glad. Caterina Ollé
Swiss Au Pair
I am so grateful for all the support and the huge effort they made for me- Janina Etter