Host Families · Germany
Hosting an au pair means flexible and affordable support in everyday family life – within clearly regulated legal conditions. Host families in Germany provide accommodation, meals, pocket money, and insurance, while au pairs support childcare for up to 30 hours per week under clearly regulated legal conditions.
Here you will find all requirements, obligations, and benefits for host families in Germany,
explained in a clear and understandable way.
As a host family, you welcome an au pair as a temporary member of your family. The au pair supports you with childcare and light household tasks – not as a workforce or a trained educator, but as a caring “older sibling”. Support during early mornings, illness, or school holidays provides planning security and helps you as host parents organize your time more effectively. In return, you support a young person in getting to know our culture and learning the German language. For many young people, this is their first experience abroad and an opportunity to build a better future.
Heavy household work or caregiving tasks are excluded.
The au pair program offers families long-term benefits – professionally, culturally, and organizationally.
Why My Family Au Pair?
A successful au pair year is built on clear expectations, suitable profiles, and support that remains accessible in everyday life. This is exactly what My Family Au Pair specializes in.
We do not focus solely on formal requirements, but on real compatibility: children’s ages, daily routines, task profiles, language level, personality, and expectations – so that everyday life works smoothly.
From the very beginning, we clarify expectations transparently: working hours, tasks, privacy, free time, and communication. This reduces misunderstandings and creates security for both sides.
We remain your point of contact – even after the start. When questions arise (routine, homesickness, communication), we provide practical, solution-oriented support.
We are familiar with typical real-life situations: role clarification, boundaries, weekly routines, and expectation management. This helps prevent many issues before they arise.
You always maintain a clear overview: profile, selection, introduction, preparation, and start. No vague promises – but transparent, structured steps. Thanks to our digital processes and the My Family Au Pair app, almost all procedures can be handled easily, paperlessly, and time-efficiently online.
We work with clear standards for documentation, expectation alignment, and communication – ensuring your family is well prepared and the au pair has clear guidance.
An au pair may work in Germany for a maximum of 12 months.
Yes, within the agreed hours. However, permanent sole responsibility is not permitted, especially overnight or during longer absences.
Yes, if there are at least four minor children in the household, it is possible to host two au pairs at the same time.
My Family Au Pair supports you in case of conflicts and helps find solutions or arrange a change if necessary.
We carefully review your eligibility and support you throughout the entire au pair year.
