Jennifer & Guy Petinga

 The results from the 2009 Host Family Survey are in … and the consensus is that our host families are overwhelmingly happy! To share a few of the stats:

- 96% of host families are satisfied with the quality of childcare that their au pair provides
- 95% are satisfied with the support provided by their Local Childcare Coordinator
- 97% are pleased with the choice they made to use the services of Cultural Care Au Pair
- 96% would recommend the services of Cultural Care Au Pair to other families 

Thank you to our current host families for participating and for helping us to further improve our program! Host family feedback gathered through our customer satisfaction survey has contributed to several changes at Cultural Care Au Pair including an improved host family and au pair matching process, increased new and repeat host family discounts, new payment plan options, and better online and phone support for host families. In addition, host families are able to provide direct feedback to senior management at face to face meetings held throughout the country, and they may participate in an online forum (www.community.culturalcare.com) created just for program participants.

We’re thrilled with these results, which are certified by independent survey company Discovery Surveys, Inc. In fact, our participation rate (52% of active host families this time around) and the results themselves have improved each of the four times we have administered the surveys (spring and fall of 2008 and spring and fall of 2009). For more detailed survey information, visit our website.

CULTURAL CARE AU PAIR HAS ANNOUNCED THAT ON

May 15th, 2010 from 7-9pm

They will hold a Disco Cruise.

 Hey YOUR City is NEW YORK CITY…

Au Pair Disco Cruise: New York City

Saturday, May 15^th 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Cultural care has rented a boat that has a capacity of 400 people. There will also be a DJ on board and dancing too. This is a great way to meet other Au Pairs and many new friends.

New York City Disco Cruise - Map and Directions

Pier 83
WEST 42nd STREET & 12th AVENUE
(212) 563-3200BY SUBWAY
Take the 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, A, C, E, N, Q or R train to Times Square 42nd Street; train B, D, F to 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, or 4, 5, 6 train to 42nd Street Grand Central Station.
Follow directions below for bus.

BY BUS
From 42nd Street take the M42 “Crosstown 42nd Street Pier” bus directly to the Circle Line Pier, or take the M42 “Crosstown Javits Center” bus to the 11th Avenue stop and walk one block west. From 49th Street take the M50 “Crosstown 42nd Street Pier” bus directly to the Circle Line pier.

BY CAR OR MOTORCOACH
From George Washington Bridge, Westchester or Connecticut:
Take the Henry Hudson Parkway (Route 9A), go south to West 43rd Street. Make a right at 43rd Street to Pier 83.

From Lincoln Tunnel, New Jersey:
Upon exiting the tunnel, follow uptown signs on Dyer Avenue to the 3rd light. Turn left onto 42nd Street. Turn right on 11th Avenue and turn left on 43rd Street. Go straight on 43rd Street to Pier 83.

From Midtown Tunnel, Queens and Long Island:
Take 2nd Avenue downtown to 34th Street. Right on 34th Street to 10th Avenue. Go right on 10th Avenue and left on 43rd Street. Go straight on 43rd Street to Pier 83.

Parking is available on Pier 83.
Monday through Friday: $25 before 3pm, $30 thereafter.
$30 all day on Saturday and Sunday.
(During events an additional $5 for SUVs)

Franklin Institute- Body Worlds 2 with the Brain

BODY WORLD 2 WITH THE BRAIN

 For more information about this exhibit or to find the times and other locations please visit the link below or visit the Franklin Institute for more information. www.bodyworlds.com

Host parents and Au pairs please visit the link below and check out this new site. Please take the time and complete a review if you have time. Yelp.com also allows you the ability to search for different area businesses and get reviews on them. I wanted you to have the ability to be able to check out local eateries and stories and see what others think.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/cultural-care-au-pair–south-jersey-atlantic

Sample & Save - Try our 3 “Ways to Match” RISK FREE

Now for a limited time only, host families who apply to Cultural Care Au Pair will have the opportunity to try our 3 Ways to Match FREE. New families who submit an application from January 14th to January 19th, 2010 and take an au pair into their home by October 22, 2010 will have the $75 application fee waived, in addition to our $275 au pair selection fee waived. In addition, families applying will also receive a $500 discount off the program fee - a total savings of $850!

There’s never been a better time to begin your search for an au pair. For more information about our 3 Ways to Match or our limited-time-only $850 discount, contact your local childcare coordinator Guy & Jennifer Petinga at (609) 705-5841 or email us at jennifer.petinga@lcc.culturalcare.com or guy.petinga@lcc.culturalcare.com

Cultural Care Au Pair offers 3 Ways to Match

Cultural Care Au Pair host families now have the ability to review even more applications and au pair profiles with our new 3 Ways to Match, a program feature that let’s host families select the style of matching that best suits their needs. Host families can now search through multiple candidates on their own timeframe, set an appointment for a consultative matching session or work one-on-one with a placement manager who carefully selects possible matches. Best of all, our 3 Ways to Match allows you to enjoy the benefits of all three matching styles to help you find the right au pair for your family.

To get started
Whether you’re a new family to Cultural Care Au Pair or have already hosted an au pair, our 3 Ways to Match makes it easy for you to begin reviewing au pair candidates right away. Simply fill out your new or repeat application. Once it’s processed, you can log into your account and begin matching. Here’s how it works:

Personalized, exclusive matching
Enjoy the benefits of our trademark one-on-one matching. Your placement manager will select carefully screened applications for you to review based on your family’s unique needs. Each au pair is exclusively reserved for your family’s review, which means no two families are contacting the same reserved au pair candidate at the same time.

Consultative matching
Review our pool of au pair candidates in real time by setting up a consultative matching appointment by phone with your placement manager. This highly effective method allows you to carve out time with your placement manager to review available candidates who are not being reviewed by other families. At the end of the appointment, you have the opportunity to have up to three candidates maximum reserved for your family exclusively.

Search & Select
An enhancement to our current profile review system, this new feature offers families the ability to build a list of au pair profiles available for review. Families can narrow the search field and request, for example, a driver, a second year au pair or someone available now. If you find a candidate of interest to you, you may add the au pair to your list and notify your placement manager of your interest by clicking the Notify Placement Manager button. Your placement manager will review your suggested matches and place up to three of those matches into your host family account for further review of their full application.

Sample & Save - try our 3 “Ways to Match” risk free
Now for a limited time only, host families who apply to Cultural Care Au Pair will have the opportunity to try our 3 Ways to Match FREE. New families who submit an application from January 14th to January 19th, 2010 and take an au pair into their home by October 22, 2010 will have the $75 application fee waived, in addition to our $275 au pair selection fee waived. In addition, families applying will also receive a $500 discount off the program fee - a total savings of $850!

There’s never been a better time to begin your search for an au pair. For more information about our 3 Ways to Match or our limited-time-only $850 discount, contact your local childcare coordinator Jennifer and Guy Petinga at (609)m 705-5841 or email us at jennifer.petinga@lcc.culturalcare.com

All New Jersey laws must be adhered to while driving in New Jersey. If you are in an accident you must report it no matter how small it is. You must notify the police immediately and then notify your host family. DO NOT LEAVE THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT. This is the same rule no matter which State you are driving in.

Also always make sure you have your driver’s license and your insurance card and vehicle registration in the vehicle at all times.

2010 Schedule of Events

Au Pair One Weekend Course:

Completing the coursework and the homework will earn the au pair 4 CEU’s which is 40 hours.

*Student will be required to complete a paper and a 3 week journal prior to the weekend course.
Au Pair Two Weekend Certificate:
Completing all core classes, elective coursework, volunteer hours and homework will earn 72 hours.
* Students must complete homework and volunteer hours prior to the start of the second weekend.

Meals and lodging are included in the registration fee. All meals and snacks will be served at the facility.  Coursework and lodging will be held at:
The Maritime Institute Linthicum, MD
One Weekend Course Registration
Early Registration $285.00
On Time Registration $300.00
Late Registration $330.00

Two Weekend Certificate Program
Early Registration $570
On Time Registration $585
Late Registration $615

Registration is a two step process:
1. Complete the online registration form.
2. Pay with a credit card using PayPal or mail a check within 7-10 days. Class slots will not be held for au pairs who have not paid within 10 days of filling out the online registration form.

Make checks payable to:
Au Pair Weekend

Mail to:
Au Pair Weekend
Sojourner Douglass College
P.O. Box 4822
Upper Marlboro, MD 20775

Two Weekend Certificate Program

Patient Care- March 6-7, 2010 and July 10-11, 2010
Activities Coordinator/Consultant - April 7-8, 2010 and July 10-11, 2010

Child Care Provider- May 1-2, 2010 and September 11-12, 2010
Hospitality and Tourism- June 5-6, 2010 and August 7-8, 2010

TOEFL Review Course
January 8-10, 2010
Registration Closed
Check in is 5pm
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
Linthicum, MD 21090American Culture and Personal Development
March 6-7, 2010
Registration Open

Understanding American Culture and Government
January 9-10, 2010
VERY LIMITED SPACE $285 Registration Fee
Check in 7:30 am Saturday
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
Linthicum, MD 21090

Check in 7am-9am Saturday
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute
Linthicum, Md 21090

American Culture and Caring for Special Needs Children
April 10-11, 2010
Check in 7-9am Saturday
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute

Child Development and American Government
May 1-2, 2010
Check in 7am-9am Saturday
Conference Center at the Maritime Institute

June 5-6, 2010
July 10-11, 2010
August 7-8, 2010

For information visit their website at http://www.aupairweekend.org/

Cultural Care Au Pair of South Jersey has added added another blog to the internet. Feel free to stop by and check the site out. We have lots of information on the site as well as upcoming events, photos, etc.

http://southernnewjerseyaupairs.blogspot.com/

Transportation to the weekend course is not included in your registration; however we have arranged to pick-up participants from: Amtrak station at Baltimore Washington International Airport, Linthicum North Light Rail Station, BWI Airport Terminal    You must reserve a space for the van shuttle. The fee for the van shuttle is $12 each way. The van fee will be collected when you check in (cash only for the van fee.)  The van is dark blue and has the Maritime Conference Center logo on the side.  The van driver will have your name.  Please see photo below.

The weekend course registration includes course work, lodging meals and snacks.  Do not bring unnecessary valuables to the Au Pair Weekend Course.  Keep any valuables such as large amounts of cash, with you at all times.  Sojourner-Douglass College and its staff along with Maritime Institute and Conference Center are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

What to bring:

• Notebook, pen, pencil
• Bathing suit (no thongs)
• Comfortable shoes for exercise
• Casual Clothing
• Sweater or Jacket
• Work out or exercise attire
• Insurance Card
• Digital Camera (if you have one, not mandatory)

If your host family needs to contact you during the weekend, they may call the hotel 410- 859-5700 and ask for your room or call Angela Garnett Program Coordinator 301-213-2404.