Rain or Shine… The National Buffalo Wing Festival 2010 is ON! This is Buffalo, NY! Nothing will stop Wing Lovers from making their pilgrimage to the birth place of the chicken wing to the Super Bowl of Buffalo Wings!
Festival Hours
Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 12:00PM-9:00PM
Sunday, September 5, 2010 - 12:00PM-7:00PM
Coca-Cola Field
275 Washington St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Admission Tickets:
$5 per day - Children 8 and under are free
You are invited to a Cultural Care Au Pair
Host Family Day
Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010
Time: 10:30 am (lets meet by the pony rides)
Place: Kelkenberg Farms, 9300 Wolcott Road, Clarence Center, NY 14032
There are two kelkenberg farms in Clarence - so please note the address above.
$8.00 per person admission includes:
Horse drawn hay ride
Pick a pumpkin
Pony rides
Farm/Barn Tours
And more…
Meet and socialize with the other host families and au pairs in the area. Family, friends, colleagues, and others are always welcome to join us.
Rain or shine!
Please RSVP to me at Karen.place@lcc.culturalcare.com by October 15th.
Whether it’s mom, dad or the au pair taking the kids to the school bus stop, it’s always a good reminder to be safe when you travel to and from school and to follow these simple rules about school bus safety :
AT THE BUS STOP:
Always walk to the bus stop. Never run.ON THE BUS:
EXIT THE BUS:
Dear Host Families and Au Pairs,
As your Local Childcare Coordinator in your community I promise to provide support for you equally. As an important reminder….since local support is the best support, I’m a phone call away and here to assist you! (I have a family, so you may need to leave a message or email and I will get back to you.)
If at any time you need immediate assistance and can’t reach me, you can call our Boston office 24-hours a day at 1-800-333-6056!
Also, check out Cultural Care Au Pair’s online community! I encourage my fabulous au pairs and host families to post comments to the community!
A successful year is up to YOU!
All my best,
Karen
Au pairs can help their host children learn a new language!
The New York Times posted an article yesterday entitled: Looking for Babysitters: Foreign Language a Must. It reveals a growing trend in the New York City area and beyond: many parents are looking for childcare providers that can help their children learn a second language-one they may not speak themselves.
According to the article, although learning multiple languages simultaneously “doesn’t make kids smarter” multi-lingual children:
While some parents initially enrolled their children in classes to help them learn a second language, they all felt that that wasn’t enough for their kids to become fluent. Hiring an in-home caregiver who spoke the language of their choice was a natural next step.
The article mentions families who have foreign nannies and babysitters but not-a-one with an au pair. Even so, our program is a great fit for parents looking to expose their children to a different language. (Perhaps even a superior one due to the affordable cost and the fact that au pairs can stay with a host family for up to two years.)
Last week, Good Morning America did a story on the newly released NACCRRA (National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies) report on the high cost of childcare. The report shows that families are paying up to $18, 750 per year per child for childcare. In comparison, the average cost of an au pair is $340 per week, or $7.50 per hour, regardless of the number of children. I have included some details from the report and a link to it below.
Good Morning America reported :
A study by released this morning by the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) says the annual costs of child care now exceed the cost of sending a child to college in several states.
Last year in Maryland, families spent an average of $12,367 to care for one infant. To care for one infant during that same period, families in Connecticut spent an average of $12,755, $13,650 in Minnesota, $13,676 in New York and $19,000 in Massachusetts, according to the report titled “Parents and the High Cost of Child Care: 2010 Update.”
In fact, the report revealed that in 39 states and Washington, D.C., the average annual day care cost for an infant exceeded the cost of a year’s tuition and fees at a four-year public college.
Here is a link to the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies report:
http://www.naccrra.org/publications/naccrra-publications/parents-and-the-high-cost-of-child-care.php
Here is the Good Morning America story:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Parenting/child-care-costs-skyrocket-america/story?id=11310236
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Since there are many new au pairs to the area, below please find an extensive list of Western New York Colleges & Universities. The Fall semester is fast approaching and classes will begin late August-early September. Don’t wait, enroll/register now!
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
(607) 871-2111
www.alfred.edu
Alfred University is a friendly, vibrant living/learning community located in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in Western New York. Founded in 1836, AU offers more than 60 academic programs and a host of clubs, organizations and recreational opportunities.
Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo Campus
465 Main Street, Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 884-9120
Amherst Campus
Audubon Business Centre
40 Hazelwood Drive
Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 691-0012
Southtowns
200 Red Tail
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 677-9500
People who attend Bryant & Stratton College enjoy an extraordinary level of caring, support and understanding. It’s demonstrated in our small classes, schedules that fit your life, and online opportunities. It can also be seen in the thousands of Bryant & Stratton College alumni who have gone on to successful careers.
Buffalo State College
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 878-4000
www.buffalostate.edu
Our walkable campus, in the middle of Buffalo’s museum district, offers city advantages with a cozy, neighborhood feel.
Canisius College
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
(716) 883-7000
www.canisius.edu
With more than 70 majors, minors and special programs, and an exciting city location to support internships and out-of-class experiences, Canisius College prepares students for success.
Daemen College
4380 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 839-8225
www.daemen.edu
Daemen is located on a beautiful 39-acre suburban campus in Amherst, New York, a community rated again this year by Money Magazine as the safest mid-sized city in America. This location, in the Buffalo metropolitan region, enables students of the College to have ready access to world-class cultural attractions, first-rate theatre, professional sports, and outstanding restaurants and shopping.
D’Youville College
320 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 829-8000
www.dyu.edu
D’Youville College is an independent, urban, coeducational institution located in Buffalo, New York and chartered by New York State in 1908.
Empire State College
2875 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 686-7800
www.esc.edu
Founded in 1971, Empire State College, State University of New York, is one of the university’s 13 colleges of arts and sciences, accredited by the Middle States Commision on Higher Education. We are uniquely designed to serve adults pursuing associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Erie Community College - City Campus
121 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 842-2770
www.ecc.edu
A downtown location offering high-quality, low-cost education to Western New York for over 50 years, Erie Community College continues its commitment to provide excellent public, post-secondary educational programs, community outreach activities and related services.
Erie Community College - North Campus
6205 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 634-0800
www.ecc.edu
A suburban location offering high-quality, low-cost education to Western New York for over 50 years, Erie Community College continues its commitment to provide excellent public, post-secondary educational programs, community outreach activities and related services.
Erie Community College - South Campus
4041 Southwestern Boulevard
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 648-5400
www.ecc.edu
Located just south of Buffalo this location offers high-quality, low-cost education to Western New York for over 50 years, Erie Community College continues its commitment to provide excellent public, post-secondary educational programs, community outreach activities and related services.
Fredonia State College
280 Central Avenue
Fredonia, NY 14043
(716) 673-3111
www.fredonia.edu
Near the shores of Lake Erie in Western New York State, SUNY Fredonia offers just what you are looking for in a college education. With about 5,000 undergraduates and 400 graduate students on a beautiful residential campus, it’s small enough that you come to know many people well but large enough to have a variety of academic programs, extracurricular offerings, and ideas.
SUNY Geneseo
1 College Circle
Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 245-5211
www.geneseo.edu
SUNY Geneseo has carved an impressive niche among the nation’s public colleges. The most selective of the State University of New York’s comprehensive colleges, and considered to be SUNY’s Honors College, Geneseo offers a professionally focused education that’s comparable in quality to the educational experience available at many of the nation’s finest private colleges and universities.
Hilbert College
5200 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 649-7900
www.hilbert.edu
The facts say we’re a four-year, liberal arts college in the Catholic, Franciscan tradition located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., just outside of Buffalo. But what makes us different is our size and style. With about 1,100 students, we’re the right-sized environment for anyone looking to advance his or her career.
Houghton College
One Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY 14744
(800) 777-2556
www.houghton.edu
Houghton is a Christian Learning Community that emphasizes preparation of students to become future leaders. The Houghton Experience is centered on strong academic programs, and a faith community/fellowship that helps develop conviction, compassion and character.
ITT Technical Institute
2295 Millersport Highway
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 689-2200
www.itt-tech.edu
ITT Technical Institute is a leading private college system offering technology-oriented programs at this Getzville, New York college.
Medaille College
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 880-2000
www.medaille.edu
Medaille College is a dynamic, private, four-year college committed to serving the higher education needs of Western and Central New York, and Southern Ontario. The College is located within the historic Olmsted Crescent in the heart of Buffalo, New York, with branch campuses in Amherst and Rochester. The Institution is known for its flexible delivery systems, offering master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees through day, evening, and weekend programs.
Niagara County Community College
3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 614-6222
www.niagaracc.suny.edu
Niagara County Community College is centrally located in Niagara County on a beautiful 287-acre rural campus. Through the sponsorship of the Niagara County Legislature and the State University of New York, we continue to invest in our facilities to provide you with a high quality education at a truly affordable price.
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY 14109
(716) 285-1212
www.niagara.edu
Through teaching, research and service in programs of study at the baccalaureate and graduate levels, Niagara seeks to develop within its students a passion for learning. Students experience the vision and reality of a gospel-based, value-centered education. The location of the campus adjacent to the international border between the United States and Canada and relatively near the American and Canadian cities of Buffalo and Toronto, creates an international milieu
St. Bonaventure University
3261 West State Road
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
(716) 375-2000
www.sbu.edu
Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is located on 500 acres in southwestern New York State. We prepare our students for a good journey through life and for their professional careers by beginning their studies with a strong liberal arts curriculum.
SUNY Brockport
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 395-2796
www.brockport.edu
The State University of New York College at Brockport is committed to providing a liberal arts and professional education - at both the undergraduate and graduate level - for those who have the necessary ability and motivation to benefit from high quality public higher education.
Trocaire College
360 Choate Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-1200
www.trocaire.edu
Trocaire College is the only independent private, two-year college in the City of Buffalo. Associate Degree programs are offered in over a dozen areas of study.
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260
(716) 645-2000
www.buffalo.edu
A comprehensive, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence and engagement with the regional, national, and international communities we serve. UB is one of the most attractive destinations for international students: we rank eleventh in the U.S. in international enrollment. We also send our students out into the world: nearly 10 percent of UB students study abroad, five times the national average.
Villa Maria College
240 Pine Ridge Road
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 896-0700
www.villa.edu
Villa Maria College has everything you’re looking for in a private college serving both traditional and non-traditional students. Based in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, Villa Maria College provides a holistic approach to higher education, addressing each student’s intellectual, vocational, and spiritual needs.
As you all know, it is a State Department regulation that au pairs work no more than 10 hours in one day. With all of the demands of a busy host family schedule, you may be quick to forget this important rule. Not only is the enforcement of this rule our obligation as representatives of the program, but the enforcement of this rule is there for the protection of the au pairs.
Host families may decide to take a trip without their au pair and this is certainly their decision. However, NEVER leave an au pair alone with your children while you travel unless you have secured alternate childcare which prevents your au pair from ever exceeding the 10 hour rule. Sleeping hours count if the au pair is alone with the children in the home so it is the host family’s responsibility to ensure that this program regulation is never violated by having another caretaker supplement these additional hours.
I have asked the au pairs to let me know if their host family has asked them to watch the kids for the entire weekend while they are away or for any extended period of time in excess of 10 hours. Program participants will be immediately terminated from the program if they are found in violation of this regulation.
This is an important topic because having a wonderful and trustworthy au pair has tempted some host families to try and attempt a quick “get away” without the kids. There are also au pairs who may offer to take on additional hours. This places the au pair in a position of responsibility that is far beyond the scope of this cultural exchange program.
By following the program rules and regulations, the better quality program we can provide and the best interest of ALL program participants can be maintained. Thanks!!!
Are you ready for the hectic back-to-school schedule? Are you happy with your childcare solution for the year? Will you have the help you need with the kids’ laundry, meals, homework, pick-ups and drop-offs?
The ability to customize your childcare is more affordable than ever. For one week only, between Monday, August 16th and Tuesday, August 24th, you will be eligible for:
- a $550 program fee discount
- complimentary overseas connection service during the matching process (a $150 value)
The total value of this promotion is $700!*
For more information (including promo code) Call 716-639-7305 or email karen.place@lcc.culturalcare.com
*To qualify for this promotion, you must apply between August 16 and August 24, 2010 and welcome an au pair into your home by October 22, 2010. Selection fee of $275 must be paid at time of selection of au pair.
Join MassBay’s class “Journey Through North America” and East Coast EdVentures on a fun weekend adventure this fall to Niagara Falls, Washington D.C., Philadelphia or Montreal, Canada. This Class will earn you 3 educational credits.
MassBay Community College’s Fall 2010 schedule is now available. Sign up now for the very popular class, “Journey Through North America.”Enrollment is limited and the class will fill up quickly. To find the information for the “Journey Through North America” class click on www.massbay.edu -Click on COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES -Fall 2010 Page 4. You need to take both the class and trip to earn 3 non- credit units. Register and pay directly to MassBay Community College.
They have some great destinations this fall, including Niagara Falls, Canadian or USA side September 24-26, Washington D.C. October 15-17, Philadelphia with side trip to Amish Country November 12-14 and Montreal, Canada December 10-12.
If you have any questions about the classes at MassBay, please contact Sharyn Jordan at MassBay 508-270-4103 or SJordan@massbay.edu
If you would like to join us on one or our week-end trips just for fun but without credit, register at www.eastcoastedventures.com. If you have any questions about the trips, please contact Anki Cowen atecedventures@comcast.net. or call 508-341-5459 cell, 508-358-4799.
Remember, don’t wait because space is limited!
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In this economy, we are always looking for great activities at a bargain. 
Did you know that there are a number of fantastic websites out there that can make finding those bargains a little bit easier? For major discounts on museum admission, retail stores, outdoor adventures, spa treatments and more, I encourage you to check out resources such as:
Group On: www.groupon.com
Living Social: www.livingsocial.com
Ever Save: www.eversave.com
Retail Me Not: www.retailmenot.com
Free Stuff 4 Free: http://www.freestuff4free.com/wgrz_freebies.html
Coupon Suzy: www.couponsuzy.com
Deal Catcher: http://www.dealcatcher.com
Slick Deals: http://slickdeals.net/
You can choose to check these kinds of sites randomly or sign up for a daily deal alert. They have offers in cities across the country and you can save between 50% and 90% on some amazing things. Some of these sites require a minimum number of people to sign up before the deal is valid and others have no minimum so it’s important to check the fine print.
The basic concept of these sites is to offer great stuff for a great price!
After a random drawing of the International Gift Basket (contained food from some of the 35+ countries we recruit from) prominently displayed at the Cultural Care Au Pair booth during the Walk off Hunger Summerfest 2010 at the Temple Beth Am Shalom on Sunday, August 1, 2010. The winner is…..
Heather and Rich Fineberg of Williamsville
Congratualations!!!!
Visit me at Summer Fest 2010!
Walk Off Hunger … A family-friendly walk-a-thon to benefit the Food Bank 
of Western New York has raised over $75,000 over the last 2 years! After the walk, join at Summer Fest 2010 for crafts, rides, foods, basket raffles entertainment, vendors and more!
Register for a chance to win an international gift basket filled with foods represented from several of the countries we recruit our au pairs!
Temple Beth Am, Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, Sunday, August 1st, walk-a-thon registration 11:30, walk begins 11:30, Summer Fest at 12:00 noon.
I hope to see you there!
Why families love au pair childcare…
Cultural Care Au Pair helps families welcome au pairs into their homes to provide childcare…and lots of fun!
When we encouraged our host families to tell us about their au pairs through video, they created some pretty amazing “movies.” Learn about all kinds of families- those with multiples, dual-working parents, single parents, special needs children and more-who find that hosting an au pair is the best childcare solution for their needs.
We will continue to add new videos to our playlists so please come back and visit us again and leave me a comment to tell me which one is your favorite video!
TrekAmerica’s distinctive style of travel offers something different to your ordinary guided tour or package holiday. Now in our fourth decade of discovery, we have the knowledge and experience to share with you the old favorites and a few of our secret spots you won’t find on a map.
5 great reasons for au pair to travel with Trek…
USA Highlights
No pictures or description can capture the magnitude and grandeur of the Grand Canyon rightly acclaimed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It took more than two billion years to reach its present state and today, although millions of people come to see it, the natural setting remains hardly changed. You can explore the Grand Canyon by helicopter for a very special bird’s eye view, raft the mighty rapids of the Colorado River or just walk along the rim trail to admire the canyon’s awesome beauty.
America’s first national park, established in 1872, is the largest in continental USA, with 2.2 million acres inside its boundaries - three times the size of Rhode Island! Inside the park are about 10 000 thermal features, including geysers (’Old Faithful’ is the best-known), waterfalls, bubbling mudholes, steam vents, hot springs and brilliantly coloured thermal pools. Wildlife are protected; grizzly and black bear, moose, elk, bald eagle, bighorn sheep, coyote, buffalo and mountain lion live in this wilderness without fear of the hunter’s rifle.
Imagine a city built just for fun and games. A city that goes full steam night and day without regard for the hands of the clock. An amusement park for adults on a grand scale: legalised gambling, top-line entertainment and fine dining. Got a mental picture? That city is Las Vegas. Yet not so far back in history, Las Vegas was a simple desert oasis: two natural springs and a few meadows. It was then a stopping place for wagon trains heading for the Californian goldfields. Now home to pirates and pyramids, this is Vegas BABY!!
People who live in San Fran refer to it as ‘The City’ as if there were only one! A poll found that more Americans wanted to live here than in any other city in the country. And is it any wonder? San Fran is home to the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz and the ‘world’s most crooked street’. Test your skills with chopsticks in famous Chinatown, shop in some of America’s most exclusive department stores or sip a few drinks on a sunset sail boat cruise. And no matter what you do, be sure to take a ride on the famous cable cars.Check out the different trips for au pairs…. http://www.trekamerica.com/aupair
On the 16th of August 1978, 4,500 men and women paraded through old Archbold Stadium on the campus of Syracuse University and ignited the torch for the first Empire State Games and, along with it, a new spirit and the beginning of a new and exciting grassroots amateur sports movement in the United States.
Today, more than 40 states around the country have instituted State Games programs attracting nearly a half-million participants each year. New York’s Empire State Games, patterned after the Olympics, is not only the first its kind in the nation, but is often considered to be among the most successful - setting the standard for multi-sport amateur athletic programs. Today’s Empire State Games are really four distinct programs offering opportunities to all of New York’s athletes: The Empire State Winter Games, Games for the Physically Challenged, Senior Games and Summer Games all contribute greatly to the fabric of this state’s great athletic legacy.
The Empire State Games is a program of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, is a member of the National Congress of State Games, and is recognized by the United States Olympic Committee.
New York’s Empire State Games was the first of its kind in the nation and has set the standard for multi-sport amateur athletic programs across the country. All athletes are residents of New York State and compete in regional trials before qualifying for the Summer Games. There are six regions in New York State and approximately 6,000 athletes compete at the Empire State Games.
The games take place on July 22-July 25, 2010. The website is The Empire State Games.
Opening Ceremonies Tickets may only be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the UB S
tadium Box Office. Visit http://esgbuffalo.com/opening.php for details. 2010 Opening Ceremony, Wednesday, July 21, 7:00pm, University at Buffalo Stadium. DAYS OF COMPETITION & VENUE LOCATIONS can be found on the schedule.
Sport Event Passes can be purchased online by visiting www.sportnation-housing.us or by calling (716) 507-8480.
TICKET PRICES (some events have a “no charge”, please check the schedule, link above)
OPENING CEREMONY TICKET
Adult: $20.00 *Child (5-9): $10.00
Some venues may charge a parking fee.
This is a great way to spend time with your host families and au pairs. Have fun!
CNNMoney.com ranked Amherst, NY as #42 in the top 100 best places to live (and ranked #1 in NY)! Check out the complete list…100 Best Places to Live in the US.
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BUFFALO, NY - The 4th of July is this weekend, and if you are looking for a location to watch fireworks below is a list of times and places around Western New York.
Enjoy the holiday and be safe!
July 1st
July 2nd
July 3rd
July 4th
While we are all aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, there are new statistics every day which show an alarming number of accidents and even deaths caused by texting and driving. While everyone struggles to take care of all they need to attend to in a given day, it’s important that safety remain the top priority. I personally took an important step in this direction today by completing my pledge to make my car a No Phone Zone through Oprah Winfrey’s campaign. In fact, April 30th has been designated as National No Phone Zone Day. Encourage your au pairs and host families to make their commitment to making our roads safer as well and join this important campaign today!
Cultural Care Au Pair is unique in that it offers a one week training program to in-coming au pairs. Located on Long Island in New York, the facilities are on the beautiful campus of St. Johns University. You can get a glimpse into what life is like at the training school and how au pairs will be prepared to embark upon their year here in America at our showcase site: www.aupairtrainingschool.com
The Summer Summit
As the kids celebrate the end of the school year, host families and au pairs switch into their summer schedule which may include a number of important changes. Having a successful summer starts with clear communication about schedule and rule changes as well as making expectations very clear. I encourage host families and au pairs to have a “summer summit” where they discuss how things will be different for the next few months. Some of the things which may be helpful to review in preparation for the summer months can be the following:
Summertime can often be the best time for host families and au pairs and a little preparation will go a long way to helping it to be the very best it can be!
Attention all New York Host Families-
As a valued member of the Cultural Care Au Pair program, we wish to keep you informed of important and timely information that may affect our host families. Please read carefully the following information regarding workers’ compensation coverage mandated by the state of New York.
It has been brought to our attention that the state of New York classifies au pairs as ‘domestic workers’ for the purpose of workers’ compensation insurance and therefore require the host family to provide this coverage. For more detailed information on this subject, please refer to the New York State website: http://www.wcb.state.ny.us/content/main/onthejob/CoverageSituations/domesticWorkers.jsp
Failure to provide this coverage may result in a fine. Please note that we have been informed that the
State has filed sanctions against noncompliant residents of New York for lack of coverage for domestic workers, specifically au pairs. To obtain the appropriate coverage for your au pair, please contact your insurance broker for policy and pricing information.
Should you have any further questions, please contact your Program Director, Judith DeKort at 1-800-333-6056.
COMMUNICATION is key to happy home….
Good communication is the key to a great year! 
Help your Au Pair feel welcome and make sure they are truly part of your family.
Show appreciation. Say “thank you” all the time even if they do not.As we welcome in June it is time to get thinking about the fast approaching appreciation day for that 
special Dad in your life. For Au pairs not only will you be rememberingyour own Dad from a far this year but you will also have a Host Dad to give thanks to..
Here is a fun craft that you can make with the kids to show appreciation.
Trophy for Dad (Difficulty: Easy):
What you’ll need: 2 foam coffee cups, 5 inch square box (or one cut to size), Masking tape, 1 gold chenille stem, Gold craft paint, Black construction paper, cut to fit on side of box, White paint pen, Scissors, Paintbrush, White craft glue
How to make it:
Other great ideas from the heart include:
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