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How can I get financial help to pay for my children's school fees and stationery?
You can apply for fee exemption at school and you can reach out to some NGOs and charities that provide stationery packs for free.
A South African au pair agency misrepresented placement and refused to refund fees, how can I protect future applicants?
You can report them to the International Au Pair Association (IAPA) if the agency is a member.