After receiving over 10,000 public comments, the Biden-Harris administration announced that it's backing off its attempt to overhaul the au pair program, which would have made it unviable for many families. However, while this pause is a victory for families, celebrations should be muted as the proposed changes are expected to be revisited in early 2025, potentially resembling earlier proposals. Host families have expressed concern that these changes could make the program exclusive to high-income Americans.
Underlining a critical point, a mother using the au pair program since 2017 expressed her anxiety, stating 'It is disheartening to see these proposed rules that could turn this program into a privilege only for high-income Americans.' This statement captures the sentiment among many middle-class families worried about access to an essential childcare resource.
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