Cassandra and Clarke Robinson

Au Pair Bowling Night at Bel Mateo Bowl

Posted by: crobinson on February 25, 2009

Last Sunday evening, 15 au pairs from around the SF Peninsula dominated two lanes at the BelMateo Bowl. There is no fear of anyone leaving their host families to join up on the pro bowling tour, but a great time of fun was had by all.

Two Au Pairs from Mexico are joining us!

Posted by: crobinson on February 25, 2009

Please welcome the newest additions to our au pair group:

Omar Garcia Acosta and Yunuen Lopez Alvarado will arriving on Friday, 2/27/09.

Omar Garcia Acosta

Omar is 23-years old and comes from Monterrey, Mexico. He is a medical student that plays guitar and enjoys staying active by swimming, playing soccer & basketball, as well as, going to the movies, museums, and theater. Omar will be living with a host family in Belmont, caring for school age children.

Yunuen Lopez Alvarado

Yunuen is 26-years old and comes from Puebla, Mexico. She studied ballet for 14 years, loves the outdoors and enjoys watching sports, swimming, art, music, museums, movies, writing, and photography. Yunuen will be living with a host family in San Mateo, caring for 3 young children.

Local Au Pairs Trained in Self Defense

Posted by: crobinson on February 21, 2009

National statistics say that close to 1 in 4 people are violently attacked in the United States.  In January 2009, over 65 Cultural Care Au Pairs teamed up with United Studios of Self Defense in Foster City to learn basics in self defense. These au pairs represented over 20 different countries and are currently caring for the children of host families from San Mateo County. The au pairs were taught by Chief Instructor, Regina Pinpin that safety and awareness is more than 75% of self defense. In the 2-hour workshop, the au pairs were taught and practiced a variety of solutions to escape an attack.

The training was a part of Cultural Care Au Pair’s commitment to on-going training with their Continuing Education Program (CEP). Along with the great personal safety experience, the au pairs were provided with safety tips to teach the children they provide care for in our community.

Safety tips for children:

• I know my full name, address, including zip code, and phone number, including area code.
• I know how to use a pay phone
• If I get lost in a store, I will find someone who works in the store for help.
• If anyone bothers me while going to/from school, I get away from that person and tell a parent or teacher right away. A grown up should never ask a child fro help, they should ask another grown up.
• I never take shortcuts from school, I always follow the route that my parents know
• I never accept a ride from anyone, even someone I know – unless my parents have given me permission.
• If someone tries to take me somewhere, I get away quickly and yell – “This person is trying to take me away – or this is not my Mother/Father.”