Around Crofton:Au pair program is viable option for local families

Aleksandra Stanojlovic came to the United States in June 2006 to work as an au pair with the Cultural Care Au Pair program.

She completed a two-year commitment and will return home to Belgrade, Serbia with 18 credits toward a degree in business administration and a 3.5 GPA from Anne Arundel Community College.

"I decided to come here as an adventure," said Aleksandra, 27, who said she hopes to return to the United States if her green card application is approved in October.

Aleksandra said the stability in the United States is "priceless." She knows that she can get a good education and a good job if...