Au Pair in America provided CPR training free-of-charge to 50 local Au Pairs at Potomac Community Center on Saturday. The class, taught by the American Red Cross, certified all attendees for 2 years in infant/child CPR and first aid.

After settling into their host community, all participants are encouraged to complete an Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification program. Child/Adult CPR is recommended for EduCare in America Companions. Au Pair in America will pay for this training through the American Red Cross. Au Pair in America is the only agency providing this added benefit.

Au Pair in America screens eager and skilled young women between the ages of 18 and 26 from around the world, who will join your family and care for your children during a mutually rewarding, year-long cultural exchange experience.   Au Pair in America was the first organization designated by the U.S. Government to offer a legal au pair program. Since 1986, they have placed more than 83,000 au pairs with American host families in 40 states.  To learn more about the program, visit Au Pair in America on the web at  www.aupairinamerica.com or contact local counselor Victoria Paton at . For more info please also visit my blog at http://blogs.aupairinamerica.com/mdp.