[header] How to hire an au pair [title] Search for agencies. [step] When hiring an au pair, it's important to go through an agency. They'll do background checks and assist you with interviews. 
Plus, they can handle the legal side of hiring an au pair, making it much easier on you, as the au pair will need a specific visa to work in the u.s. plus, they provide support for both you and the au pair, which is beneficial.