Au Pair in America, the nation’s first and largest au pair provider, will host a free Host Family Day at Fay Bainbridge Park next week.

The event is 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17.

Organized by local Bainbridge Island-based Au Pair in America representatives, this gathering promises to be a great opportunity for families looking for child care to learn more about the program. Au Pair in America host families and their au pairs will be in attendance along with Au Pair in America staff to answer questions. Activities are for children are also planned.

Families interested in learning about the au pair program are welcome to attend; RSVP to Au Pair in America community counselor Maria Dozeman at mkdozeman@me.com or 206-484-4933.

“The Host Family Day is a great opportunity to get first-hand information about the program and the many different countries where current au pairs originate from,” said Dozeman, the local representative for the program on Bainbridge Island/Kitsap County. “And with both families and au pairs present, one can really get a true feel of the program from all perspectives.”

To learn more about the program, contact Au Pair in America at 800-928-7247 or visit www.aupairinamerica.com.