Upon opening Russia as an au pair recruitment country in 2001, we recognized a particular need halfway around the world that compelled us to initiate the first of our overseas Kids First fund raising projects: Orphanage #63, located 10 miles outside Moscow center, is a place that 56 very special children call home. The children range in age from 4 to 17 years old, and have very little hope of being adopted. Despite the care they receive from the orphanage director and her staff, the future for the children at the orphanage is likely a tough one.

The impact we've made on our friends at Orphanage #63 has inspired us to expand our Kids First program so we can help even more children around the world. We hope you are also inspired and decide to be a part of Kids First today.

Your contribution to Kids First will make an immeasurable impact on the lives of the children of Orphanage #63. Though a sea divides us, with your support of Kids First, we can continue bridging that divide and improving the lives of children in Russia and throughout the world.

The Boston and overseas offices of Cultural Care Au Pair spearheaded several fundraising projects in support of Orphanage #63. The sale of our CD of international children's songs (performed by our very own Cultural Care au pairs), the Kids First International Cookbook and holiday cards (featuring pictures from the orphanages most talented artists) was a big success as were our international dessert festival and knitmania events. Our LCCs, host families and au pairs across the country contributed to Orphanage #63 through garage sales, holiday wrapping services, talent shows, bake sales and more.