Cambridge, Mass., dec. 6 /prnewswire/ -- Everyone Has A Favorite Comfort food -- A Dish That Fills Your Belly, Warms Your Heart And Reminds You Of home. If You Have A Sentimental Attachment To One Particular Recipe, Chances are It Is Because The Recipe Has Been Passed Down In Your Family From One generation To The Next. For A Group Of Cultural Care Au Pairs Far From Home, their Beloved Family Recipes Are Becoming More Than Just A Cure To Occasional home Sickness; As Part Of The Kids First International Cookbook, The Recipes are Raising Money For Children In Need.

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The Cookbook Is The Largest Of Several Cultural Care Au Pair Fundraising initiatives On Behalf Of Russian Orphanage #63, A moscow Orphanage "adopted" by The Organization. To Create The Kids First International Cookbook, Au Pairs and Cultural Care Au Pair Staff From Around The World Contributed Recipes That represent The Cultures And Culinary Traditions They Hold Close To Their Heart. and During The Holiday Festivities, Au Pairs And Families Are Now Turning To the Kids First International Cookbook As A Unique Gift To Both Share Their international Holiday Traditions, As Well As Help The Children Of Orphanage #63 Realize A Brighter Future.

"au Pairs Love To Share Their Culinary Heritage And Cultural Background with Their Host Family, Especially During The Holidays. And So Many Families love The Kids First International Cookbook Because It Allows Their Au Pairs To creatively Do Just That," Said susan Robinson, Cultural Care Au Pair Vice president And Host Mother. "it Also Makes A Great Gift For Family And Friends. what Better Way To Incorporate The Spirit Of The Holidays Than By Celebrating culture And Traditions From Around The World, And By Supporting A Cause That helps Children In Need."

As Part Of Cultural Care Au Pairs Cultural Exchange And Childcare program, The Au Pairs Live In The united States For One Year At A Time With american Families, Care For Their Children And Take Courses At Local Colleges.

"this International Cookbook Demonstrates So Perfectly What Our Au Pair program Is All About. Its About Cultural Exchange And Learning From One another -- No Matter Where You Were Born Or What Language You Speak," Said robinson. "everyone Involved With This Program Shares A Desire To Learn, The open-mindedness To Appreciate Different Cultures, As Well As A Love For children And A Desire To Make A Difference. What A Better Way To Do That Than with Food!"

Orphanage #63 Is Home To 56 Children, Ranging In Age From 10 To 17 Years old, With Very Little Hope Of Being Adopted Due To Their Age. The Children have Come To Rely Upon One Another As Family, And On The Orphanage To Meet their Basic Needs. Proceeds From The Kids First International Cookbook Have helped Benefit The Children At Orphanage #63 By Funding A New Computer Lab, new Sports Equipment, Arts And Crafts Supplies And New Winter Clothing.

To Learn More About The Au Pair Program Or To Order The Kids First international Cookbook ($15), Please Visit http://www.culturalcare.com/kidsfirst Or Call 1-800-333-6056.

Cultural Care Au Pair Is The Leading Provider Of Intercultural Childcare and Educational Exchange. Since 1989, Cultural Care Au Pair Has Placed More than 55,000 Au Pairs In Welcoming American Homes. A Division Of Ef Education and A U.s. Department Of State Regulated Program, Cultural Care Au Pair Is headquartered In Cambridge, Mass., With An Extensive Network Of Recruitment, screening And Orientation Offices Worldwide. For More Information About hosting An Au Pair, Visit http://www.culturalcare.com Or Call 1-800-333-6056.

    Contact: Karla Strobel
             Cultural Care Au Pair
             Ph: 617-619-1631
             Karla.strobel@culturalcare.com

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