Match & Win with HBN!
Find your Host Family, receive an HBN hoodie and enter the draw to win a Dutch spring experience! Ready to start your au pair adventure in the Netherlands? From 1 October to 30 November 2026, HBN is giving au pairs…
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A farewell gift from HBN x MAMALOVES
A Personal Thank You For Your Au Pair As an au pair journey comes to an end, saying goodbye can be emotional. After sharing your home, family life and so many special memories together, a thoughtful gift can be a…
Celebrating 15 Years of Connecting Cultures, Creating Memories & Looking to the Future
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…
11 Years as an HBN Host Family
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…
Announcement for Host Families and Au Pairs need to transfer from Nina Care
Monday 8 sept, the IND has now officially withdrawn the sponsorship of Nina.Care, after years of repeated violations.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…
Important Statement: Situation Regarding Nina.Care – HBN Offers Support with File Transfers
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…
HBN 14 YEARS ANNIVERSARY
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…
Beyond Babysitting: What My Au Pair Journey in the Netherlands is Teaching Me
– 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…
How to Keep Your Family Healthy This Winter
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…
Hear From an Au Pair: What to Expect in Your First Weeks in the Netherlands
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…