Talk to your Host Family If they are ok with you going on dates: great! Many Host Families have special rules though, such as not having your date come over to their house or wanting to meet them once the relationship is starting to get more serious. If theyre not ok with you dating, you should respect that, too.

Are au pairs dependents?

Can Host Families claim Au Pairs as dependents? No. Though it is possible to claim an adult non-relative as a dependent on your taxes, under the Credit for Other Dependents, only U.S. citizens and resident aliens qualify.