Fifteen years ago, HBN began with a simple but powerful dream: to connect cultures, support families, and give young people the opportunity to experience life in another country through meaningful cultural exchange. Today, as we celebrate 15 incredible years, we…
A family reflects on over a decade of welcoming au pairs into their home. For over 11 years, this HBN host family has opened their home—and their hearts—to au pairs from all over the world. What started as a practical…
Monday 8 sept, the IND has now officially withdrawn the sponsorship of Nina.Care, after years of repeated violations. We truly sympathize with all families and au pairs who are affected by this situation. We fully understand that families do not…
On June 5th, the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) announced its intention torevoke the sponsor status of Nina.Care, due to more than 40 identified (some serious) violations, including breaches of the duty of care. As a result, the decision…
Fourteen years ago, a dream took root — a dream of connecting cultures, supporting families, and helping amazing young people explore the world while making a difference. Fast forward to today, and here we are with our growing team of…
– By Gabriella Festus The decision to leave home is not an easy one to make. One moment you’re packing your bags and booking flights, unable to contain your excitement, and the next moment you’re hugging your family and friends…
As magical as winter can be, it also comes with unwanted illness. Hectic schedules and cold weather make it harder for us to take care of ourselves. Here are some simple tips that you can take to keep you and…
How will I meet people? Will my host kids like me? Dutch people are very direct! Will I understand their English accent? I know you have millions of questions about how the first few days in your new home will…
One of my main concerns when I was thinking about becoming an au pair was “How would I meet new people?” It turned out to be much easier than I thought. Below are four ways I met people in the…
Moving to a new country is the adventure of a lifetime! But it can also come with some unexpected twists, like culture shock or homesickness. When this happens it’s important to remember that your feelings are completely normal, and that…