Au Pairs Making a Difference

• Global Awareness

Driving

• Cantor’s Driving School
• Driven2drive
• How to get a PA Drivers License
• On-line practice driving test

Education Options

• “Free” ESL On-Line classes
• APIA Advantage – UCLA Extension Program
• BMCC Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development
• College of Saint Rose / Silver Bay – Silver Bay, NY (weekend courses)
• Community College of Philadelphia (Philly Au Pairs)
• CW Post Long Island University (weekend courses)
• Facts about the education requirement
• Montgomery County Community College
• TOEFL Test Sites
• UCLA Extension Program – APIA Advantage

Helpful Links for Host Families

• Culture Quests
• Host Family Interview Tips
• How to “Skype”
• Weather
• World Clock

Information

• Link to Social Security application
• Links to US Embassies/Consulates
• Red Cross CPR Classes
• Social Security Office Locator

Local Gyms & Fitness

• LA Fitness
• Local YMCA

Medical & Dental Information

• Advanced Urgent Care (City Line Avenue-Philadelphia)
• Au Pair In America Medical Insurance Information
• CVS Minute Clinic
• Finding a doctor or medical facility that accepts your insurance
• Planned Parenthood
• Resources for Information on H1N1
• Temple School of Dentistry (clinic)
• Urgent Care Centers
• Vision Care at Walmart
• Walgreen’s Take Care Clinic

Shopping

• King of Prussia Mall – King of Prussia, PA
• Liberty Village Premium Outlets – Flemington, NJ
• Montgomery Mall – North Wales, PA
• Penns Purchase Outlets – Lahaska, PA
• Philadelphia Premium Outlets – Limerick, PA
• Plymouth Meeting Mall – Plymouth Meeting, PA
• Willow Grove Park Mall – Willow Grove, PA

Taxes

• Form 1040NR-EZ
• General tax information for au pairs
• Instructions for 1040NR-EZ
• Questions and answers about taxes

Things to do with Host Children

• Disney on-line
• Go to the Adventure Auquarium
• Kids Culture Corner
• Movie Theaters
• Please Touch Museum
• Public Library Locator
• The Academy of Natural Sciences
• Visit the Philadelphia Zoo

Things to do With Other Au Pairs

• Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom (amusement & water park)
• Hershey’s Chocolate World Tour
• HersheyPark (amusement park)
• Knoebels Amusement Park (Elysburg, PA – above Allentown)
• Movie Theaters
• Six Flags – Great Adventure & Wild Safari (amusement park in NJ)

Travel Links for Au Pairs

• Suntrek

Travel Links for Au Pairs – DESTINATIONS

• 100 Free things to do in Washington, DC
• Canada
• Cultural Hi-Ways
• Delaware
• Discover Beautiful New England
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION for traveling outside the US
• New Jersey Shore
• New York City
• The Jane Hotel – New York
• The Pod Hotel – New York
• Visit Philadelphia and the surrounding areas
• Washington, DC
• Youth Hostel Information

Travel Links for Au Pairs – TRANSPORTATION

• AMTRAK train services
• BACC Travel (Brazilian airfare)
• Bolt Bus (to NY & DC)
• Bus Services (Greyhound)
• Cheap Tickets Website
• Chinatown Bus (Philly to NY)
• Expedia Website
• FARE COMPARE – Find Cheap flights Fast
• Local Train Services (Septa)
• Mega Bus
• Travel by train (Amtrak)
• Travelocity Website

Useful Information for Au Pairs

• Conversion Chart
• How to “Skype”
• How to address an envelope in the US
• How to use US currency
• How to write a US check
• Penny Talk Global calling card
• Time around the world
• US Postal Service
• Weather