Au Pair Chatter

My name is Christine Connally and I have been an Au Pair in America Community Counselor in Maryland, since 2003. My service area includes: Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Prince George's County and Southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

About Au Pair in America

Au Pair in America is the nation's first legal au pair program. Since 1986, we have provided the best child care opportunities to host families across the US and au pairs from around the world.

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• Education Options

  • Anne Arundel Community College
  • APIA Advantage – UCLA Extension Program
  • Georgetown University Continuing Education
  • International Language Institute
  • LADO College
  • Learning Across America (Study & Travel)
  • Montgomery College
  • Prince George's Community College
  • Sojourner Douglass College Weekend Course

• Fun With Kids

  • Baltimore Child Magazine
  • Chesapeake Family
  • Kids Culture Corner
  • Kidstreet News
  • Maryland Family
  • Maryland Kid's Page

• Getting Your MD Driver's License

  • 3 Hour Drug & Alcohol Awareness Course – 3A Driving
  • 3 Hour Drug & Alcohol Awareness Course – Maryland Driving School
  • Driving School – Alfredo's
  • Driving School – Blue Bird
  • Driving School – Easy Method
  • Driving School – I Drive Smart
  • MD Driver's Handbook (English)
  • MD Driver's Handbook (Spanish)
  • Motor Vehicle Administration
  • MVA Online Practice Test

• Helpful Links for Host Parents

  • Culture Quests
  • Host Family Tips
  • World Clock

• Information

  • Global Awareness
  • School's Out Notification Service
  • Social Security Office Locator

• Medical & Dental Information

  • Gynecology Clinic in Maryland (Affordable Women's Health Services)
  • Gynecology Clinic in Washington, DC (Affordable Women's Health Services)
  • Howard University Dental School
  • Medical Insurance Information
  • Places To Go For Urgent Medical Care
  • University of Maryland Dental School

• My Blogroll

  • Au Pair Mom Blog
  • Charm City Moms
  • Christine's Cluster Facebook
  • Christine’s Twitter
  • Twice Blessed China Mom

• Online Activities

  • Bubble Wrap Game
  • Geography Games
  • Snowflake Maker Website

• Tax Links for Au Pairs

  • Instructions for Form 1040NR-EZ
  • Tax Form 1040NR-EZ

• Travel Links for Au Pairs

  • Bolt Bus
  • Cultural Hi-Ways
  • Hola Bus
  • Hostelling International
  • Important Info. – Travel Outside the U.S.
  • Metro Website
  • Pod Hotel, New York
  • Suntrek
  • The Jane Hotel, New York

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• What is an Au Pair?

  “Au pair” means “on par” or equal. Au pairs and 18-26 year olds from over 60 different countries who travel to the United States on a J-1 Visa to acquire a better understanding and appreciation of American life while living with an American family and caring for their young children.

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  • Au Pair Life in America
  • Au Pairs
  • Fun Things We Do
  • Host Families
  • Kid Stuff
  • Meet the Counselor