Kristin Barker, Program Director
Kristin first became involved with Cultural Care Au Pair as an LCC in 2001. She is now a Program Director working from her home in Seattle, Washington. She and her husband have two school age sons and hosted a Cultural Care au pair last year.
“Our host families really appreciate Cultural Care Au Pair's one-to-one matching process because it saves them time and ensures high quality matches. Most of my families select the first or second au pair that I present to them.”
It is essential to find an au pair who is not just a good childcare provider, but an excellent fit for your family. Your au pair will become a treasured part of your family and a life- long friend, so you want someone whose personality and interests are consistent with those of your family. Cultural Care Au Pair takes the time to select the best fit for your family—and it really pays off.
When I am matching a host family, I not only read their application and letter, I also talk with them to get to know them and understand who they are and what they really need. The matching process is not just about childcare experience, but also interests, personality, goals and life experience. I know what to look for and find that most of my families select the first or second au pair that I present to them.
I've worked with many families who have experience with other au pair agencies, and they all say the same thing—our matching process and customer service are superior. Other agencies give families many applications to review at one time, but parents say it is time-consuming, confusing and frustrating—more often than not, the candidates presented to them were not appropriate for their family or were no longer even available. I hear it over and over again that our personalized matching system and excellent customer service makes Cultural Care Au Pair the best au pair agency.
As a host mom and mother of two active boys, I personally understand the importance of finding the right au pair match. I love our program and have seen the incredible impact is has had on my children and our family. So, my goal is to give all families I’m matching the same positive experience.