Who are we?

We are a non-profit association of Spanish au pair agencies. The only one with national and international recognition.
 
At AEPA we work to defend the au pair program as a cultural exchange program, to promote it, to achieve greater professionalism in the au pair agency sector and to seek dialogue between existing au pair agencies, as well as to promote good practices in the sector.

All associated au pair agencies are legally registered, follow the Association's Code of Conduct and have experience in the sector, which enables them to promote this cultural exchange program with guarantees of professionalism, ethics and quality; and in this way ensure that the cultural exchange between families and au pairs develops in the safest and most satisfactory way possible for all its participants.

These are our associated au pair agencies

Chronology

• 2011: AEPA is founded uniting national au pair agencies dedicated to the professional organization of au pair stays. That same year he joined the International Au Pair Association (IAPA).
• 2014: AEPA joins European Commitee for Au Pair Standards (ECAPS)
• 2017 – 2019: AEPA assumes the presidency of ECAPS.

Goals and Objectives

1. Promote the au pair cultural exchange program in our country both to encourage young people to learn foreign languages ​​in other countries and to promote the Spanish language and culture in the world through the au pair program in Spain.
   
2. Increase the public reach of the association.
   
3. Establish norms for the au pair industry in Spain that facilitate cultural exchange, to make it a rewarding experience for all its participants and always protecting the interests of young au pairs and families.
   
4. Urge governments and official bodies to recognize the au pair cultural exchange program in Spain and to create a framework that facilitates such exchange for the benefit of families and au pairs, as has been achieved in other European countries.
   
5. Follow the code of conduct that governs the actions of the associated agencies.
   
6. Have updated information on legislation and visas that affect the au pair program, to comply with current regulations and to propose improvements to the competent government agencies.
   
7. Provide guidance and support to all its members, as well as families and au pairs to achieve high standards in the industry.
   
8. Being a meeting place for members to share ideas, learning, problems, propose solutions based on knowledge and experience.
   
   

Executive Board 2021-2023

AEPA executive board is made up of Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretariat.
it is elected every three years at the Annual General Assembly. 

Chair

Ana Usieto (Destino Idiomas)

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Vice-Chair and Treasurer

Concha Ruiz (Hugsfriends-Idiomas)

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Secretary

Bárbara Ortín (Graftonschool S.L.)

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​Chronology of Executive Boards

2019-2021
Chair – Aida Tosar (Culture & Friends)
Vice-Chair and Treasurer – Laura Martín (Servihogar)
Secretary –  Susana Melendo (Family&Au pair)

2016-2018
Chair – Lorena Martínez (Au pair Mallorca)
Vice-Chair and Treasurer– Aida Tosar (Culture & Friends)
Secretary –  Mónica Carreguí (International Steps)

2014-2016
Chair – Lorena Martínez (Au pair Mallorca)
Vice-Chair and Treasurer– Magalie Latorre (Mag’ au pairs)
Secretary –  Mónica Carreguí (International Steps)