{"id":6,"date":"2019-03-05T21:15:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T21:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/sew\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2021-09-03T16:20:22","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T16:20:22","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/sew\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h1>Driving License How to &amp; Related Links<\/h1>\n<p>According to WA State law, au pairs can drive for up to a year with a valid driver&#8217;s license from her home country. \u00a0(This should be accompanied by an international drivers license.) \u00a0Individual insurance companies have their own rules about if\/when an au pair must get a license so host families should ask their insurance company about particular requirement(s). \u00a0To get a WA license, au pairs, all au pairs, except those from Germany, South Korea, and British Columbia) are required to take the computer-based knowledge, visual and practical driving test.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/rcw\/default.aspx?cite=46.20.025\">WA International Drivers Law<\/a> (print and keep in car glove box)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dol.wa.gov\/driverslicense\/gettingalicense.html\">WA State Drivers License Info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Step 1<\/em> &#8211; Get Social Security Number (see Social Security section below)<\/p>\n<p>Step 2 &#8211; Prepare for the Washington Driving Knowledge Test &amp; Practice Driving<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.wa.gov\/driverslicense\/practicetest.html\">Practice Driving Knowledge Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dol.wa.gov\/driverslicense\/docs\/driverguide-en.pdf\">WA Driver\u2019s License Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.wa.gov\/driverslicense\/gettingalicense.html\">WA State Drivers License Info<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Step 3<\/em> &#8211; \u00a0Gather Documents and take them the nearest Dept of Licensing Office: nearest offices are in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fortress.wa.gov\/dol\/dolprod\/dsdoffices\/OfficeInfo.aspx?cid=520&amp;oid=16\">Poulsbo<\/a>\u00a0(<strong>note &#8211; the theory test is only offered on Wednesdays at this office<\/strong>) , <a href=\"https:\/\/fortress.wa.gov\/dol\/dolprod\/dsdoffices\/OfficeInfo.aspx?cid=66&amp;oid=9\">Bremerton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fortress.wa.gov\/dol\/dolprod\/dsdoffices\/OfficeInfo.aspx?cid=583&amp;oid=24\">Seattle<\/a>\u00a0(you can also start the process by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.wa.gov\/driverslicense\/preapply.html\">preapplying online<\/a>) :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your Passport and US visa<\/li>\n<li>your printed<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/international-visitors\/i-94\"> I-94 entry form<\/a><\/li>\n<li>your DS-2019 form, with your host family name and address on it<\/li>\n<li>social security number (or sign a declaration saying you don&#8217;t have one)<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.wa.gov\/driverslicense\/fees.html\">WA Licensing Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Step 4<\/em> &#8211; Once you have passed the written test, you can make an appointment at either DOL or at a driving school to take the behind the wheel test:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/driving-school.com\">Defensive Driving School<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; locations in Poulsbo, Silverdale and Bremerton<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/northwestdrivingschoolinc.com\">Northwest Driving School<\/a> &#8211; locations in Poulsbo and Silverdale<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/post-office\">USPS Change of Address<\/a> (use confirmation letter for proof of residency, if you have moved)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Education Requirement &amp; Options<\/h1>\n<p><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Au pairs must take 6 credits, 8 CEU&#8217;s or at least 72 hours of in-person class time for the year at an accredited institution. These hours can be completed in any combination of courses. <strong>The State Dept. will not accept any Online or Blended Learning classes besides UCLA<\/strong>. \u00a0Weekend away courses are allowed. \u00a0 The courses do not need to be academic. \u00a0For example, you can take dance or art classes. They <strong>DO<\/strong> have to be from an accredited institution. Check the database below to check if the school you are interested in is accredited:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ope.ed.gov\/accreditation\/Search.aspx\">Accreditation Database<\/a> \u2013 Search for your school to see if it qualifies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Most Popular Options<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"An option for au pairs living in any part of our cluster.\" href=\"http:\/\/humanities.uclaextension.edu\/amer-studies-online\/\">APIA Advantage \u2013 UCLA Extension Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairclasses.org\">Au Pair Weekend<\/a> \u2013 (weekend programs in San Diego, Salt Lake City and around the US with various accredited universities-many 3 credit and some &#8220;A+B&#8221; 6 credit courses offered)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Other Local Options (all of these, except Olympic College, require taking a ferry and bus\/train so the ability to take these classes will depend on the au pair&#8217;s availability\/schedule)<\/em>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ce\/\">Bellevue College-Continuing Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/eli\/\">Bellevue College-English Language Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/continuinged.northseattle.edu\">North Seattle Community College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympic.edu\">Olympic College<\/a>-Au pairs are charged the &#8220;Non U.S. citizen, non-resident&#8221; tuition rate<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/learnatcentral.org\">Seattle Central College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southseattle.edu\/programs\/continuing-education\/\">South Seattle College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pce.uw.edu\/\">UW \u2013 Continuing Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Other Weekend Away Options<\/em>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhcc.mass.edu\/ce\/aupairweekendprogram\/\">Bunker Hill Community College<\/a> \u2013 (weekend program in Boston, MA)<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><a href=\"http:\/\/silverbayaupaircourse.com\/about.html\">College of St. Rose<\/a><\/u><strong><u> \u2013<\/u><\/strong><u> (weekend program in Albany, NY and Las Vegas, NV)<\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><a href=\"http:\/\/archive.constantcontact.com\/fs116\/1101507129325\/archive\/1121008540242.html\">Cultural HiWays\/ Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC<\/a>) \u2013 (weekend programs in Niagara Falls, NY or Washington DC)<\/u><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cwpost.liu.edu\/cwis\/cwp\/aupair\/\">CW Post &#8211; Long Island University<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manhattanville.edu\/ELI\/part_time.HTM\">Manhattanville College<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nl.edu\/aupair\/\">National Louis University \u2013 <\/a>(weekend program in Tampa or Chicago)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.liu.edu\/post\/aupair\">University Au Pair Program \u2013 Long Island University<\/a> (weekend program in Brookville, NY)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvi.edu\/administration\/president\/initiatives\/ILOE\/international.aspx\">University of the Virgin Islands International Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Gyms\/Recreation<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bainbridgeathleticclub.com\">Bainbridge Athletic Club<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; offers au pairs student membership rates<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/biparks.org\">Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ymcapkc.org\/haselwood\/\">Haselwood Family YMCA<\/a>, Silverdale<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.island-fitness.com\">Island Fitness<\/a>, Bainbridge Island &#8211; offers au pairs student membership rates<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/poulsboathletic.com\">Poulsbo Athletic Club<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><strong>Health- Medical, Dental &amp; Insurance<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><a title=\"ask insurance questions\" href=\"http:\/\/www.culturalinsurance.com\/\">24\/7 CISI Insurance Chat<\/a>-For further insurance assistance, au pairs can call 1-8009AUPAIR ext. 5130 or send and email to claimhelp@culturalinsurance.com<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redcross.org\/wa\/seattle\">American Red Cross Training (not part of J-1 education requirement)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citymd.com\/urgent-care-locations\/washington\/bainbridge-island\/bainbridge-island\/114\">City MD<\/a><\/strong> (accepts Aetna insurance-2019 arrivals)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_A0\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfirsthealth.com\">Find a Doctor or Facility that Accepts your Insurance (if you arrived or extended in 2018)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aetna.com%2Fdocfind%2Fcustom%2Fpassport&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C5a609081548640d6b73a08d678135125%7C06509efb06dd44bba7aa5983e544eb44%7C0%7C0%7C636828421704948786&amp;sdata=3HmvCaT0RumQ6%2BXPZK4%2FAsr8cS2xdkT4jo1715oFXEw%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Find a Doctor or Facility that Accepts your Insurance (if you arrived or extended after 1\/1\/2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chifranciscan.org\/locations\/details.location.1ef4806b-be61-4975-a1de-e33723ea13db.html?utm_source=local-listing&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=website-link\">Harrison Health Partners Primary Care Bainbridge<\/a> &#8211; call for same day appointment; accepts Aetna insurance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"UFICommentBody\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/life_in_the_us\/insurance_3.asp\">Lost Insurance Card<\/a> \u2013 If you lost your insurance card, email or call CISI (info above) and include your full name, ID number and your host family\u2019s address.\u00a0 They will send you another card. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"x_A0\"><u>How to File an Insurance Claim &#8211;\u00a0<\/u><\/span><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/insurance_claim_form.pdf Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aupairinamerica.com%2Fpdf%2Finsurance_claim_form.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca051ba285310497c963808d67bc5e7cd%7C06509efb06dd44bba7aa5983e544eb44%7C0%7C0%7C636832487297911328&amp;sdata=IwaA24d562voacs0eIK9wxmOgZwZKZbQwubXEiMxK3E%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to get the form.\u00a0For claim submission questions, call (800) 303-8120, prompt 5 or 203-399-5130 or email <a href=\"mailto:claimhelp@culturalinsurance.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">claimhelp@culturalinsurance.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dental.washington.edu\/oral-medicine\/patient-care\/dental-urgent-care-clinic-ducc\/\">Modestly Priced Dental Care from UW<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\/depts\/health\/locations\/dental.aspx\">Modestly Priced Dental Care in King County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pchsweb.org\">Peninsula Community Health Service<\/a>\u00a0Bremerton, provides dental services. All patients are eligible to apply for our sliding fee discount, which allows you pay a reduced fee based on your income.<\/li>\n<li>Prescription &#8211; paid for by au pair, then submit a claim for reimbursement. \u00a0Present your pharmacy card for maximum discount<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Efz4Uxjd1On-es4wFDCKXjwUiV_7Jhmb\/view?usp=sharing\">Sports Insurance Registration Form (updated for 2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiamason.org\/walk-in-care-bainbridge-island\">Virginia Mason Bainbridge Island Medical Center<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(walk-in clinic accepting First Health Network Insurance for au pairs who arrived\/extended in 2018)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"widgettitle\">Host Parents &#8211; Helpful Links<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1TWlRRcYNKK7P5ulE2pLkRiRgIXk_jWoS\/view?usp=sharing\">ABCs of a Successful Year as a Host Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/culture_quests\/argentina.asp\">Culture Quests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/host_family_tips\/\">Host Family Tips &amp; Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Make free calls over the internet using this service. Great for interviewing au pairs and au pairs to keep in touch with family and friends at home. \" href=\"http:\/\/www.skype.com\/intl\/en-us\/home\">Skype<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/\">World Clock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Links &amp; Resources for Au Pairs<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/aupairinamerica\/\">APIA on Pinterest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/aupairs.asp\">APIA Resources for Au Pairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"You need to go here and print a paper copy of your I-94 card before going to SS Office or getting the MD license\" href=\"https:\/\/i94.cbp.dhs.gov\/I94\/#\/home\">I-94 Card Website<\/a>\u00a0(Click on \u201cGet Most Recent I-94\u201d at the top of the page)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Keep in the car glove box to write down information in the event of an accident\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/viewer?a=v&amp;pid=explorer&amp;chrome=true&amp;srcid=0BwawGFIhZfg5ODk1MjUzODEtYzRjMy00YjkwLWI1MWItNzk2MmFkMjZlY2Uz&amp;hl=en\">Car Incident Emergency Info Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalawareness.com\/\">Global Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Find the nearest Social Security Offices.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.socialsecurity.gov\/locator\/\">Social Security Office Locator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/moversguide.usps.com\/mgo\/disclaimer\">USPS Change of Address<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/2016\/11\/18\/what-to-do-after-an-accident-2\/\">What to Do After\u00a0an Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/sew\/2019\/03\/20\/18\/\">What to Keep in the Car Glove Box<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Local Events &amp; Deals<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attractions-g60878-Activities-Seattle_Washington.html\">Things to do in the Greater Seattle Area<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.events12.com\/seattle\/may\/\">Greater Seattle Area Events Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.groupon.com\/local\/seattle\">Groupon coupons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingsocial.com\/cities\/27-seattle\/?ref=XUA00DLGMNSXSSEAM2P8VVWENUS0000000000000030072014&amp;campaign=Seattle%20-%20National%20US&amp;adgroup=Deal&amp;mkwid=smYHb3b3g|pcrid|61544425746|pkw|seattle%20deals|pmt|b|pdv|c|&amp;cvosrc=ppc.google.seattle%20deals&amp;cvo_crid=61544425746&amp;matchtype=b&amp;gclid=CjwKEAiAgranBRDitfSQk_P7vnMSJAAhx5G5r1zEXLeL_oT7jZTDhf8feAHF51UPydSvAXo-RnuWBxoCoQ_w_wcB\">LivingSocial coupons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/travel.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/city-guides\/free-seattle-traveler\/\">FREE Things to do in Greater Seattle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"A webite that offers great discounts on tickets to events in the local area.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goldstar.com\/join?p=F1580514RP\">Goldstar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"widgettitle\">Places to Go\/Things to Do with Kids<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidimu.org\">Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitkitsap.com\/kitsap-loves-kids\">Kitsap Loves Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kitsap.macaronikid.com\">Macaroni Kid &#8211; Kitsap County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nwseattle.macaronikid.com\">Macaroni Kid &#8211; Seattle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pacificsciencecenter.org\/\">Pacific Science Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentmap.com\">Parent Map<\/a>, Seattle Activities for Kids<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdza.org\">Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium<\/a>, Tacoma<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/poulsbohistory.com\/poulsbo-maritime-museum\/\">Poulsbo Maritime Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seattleaquarium.org\/\">Seattle Aquarium<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\">Seattle&#8217;s Child<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoo.org\/\">Woodland Park Zoo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/redtri.com\/seattle-kids\/\">Red Tricycle Seattle <\/a>\u2013 local events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"widgettitle\">Positive Discipline &amp; Parenting Resources<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parents.com\/parenting\/better-parenting\/advice\/5-ways-to-get-kids-to-listen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Ways to Get Kids to Listen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/parents\/talkingwithkids\/negotiate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Negotiating with Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pepparent.org\">PEP Parenting Encouragement Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ahaparenting.com\/parenting-tools\/positive-discipline\/positive-discipline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Positive Discipline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/positiveparenting.com\/dealing-with-power-struggles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dealing with Power Struggles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><strong>Social Security Number How To<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<ul class=\"xoxo blogroll\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.socialsecurity.gov\/locator\/\">Social Security Office Locator and Information<\/a><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0 You will need to bring your: 1) passport and visa\u00a0 2) 1-94 number\u00a0 3) DS-2019 form, including host family name, address and contact info.\u00a0 You can print out and fill out an application beforehand, or complete it there. You may have to wait in line for a couple of hours so bring a book to read! \u00a0Your card should be mailed 5-7 days later.\u00a0 (Should you encounter issues please refer to the POM -program operations manual- for social security and the reference to au pair information can be found in section RM 10211.345.) \u00a0Nearest offices: 9594 Mickelberry Rd. NW, Silverdale, WA 98383;\u00a0<span id=\"yui_3_10_0_1_1552090837975_296\" class=\"bb\" title=\"915 2nd Ave, Ste 901\"><span id=\"yui_3_10_0_1_1552090837975_295\" class=\"bb-child \">915 2nd Ave, Ste 901<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0Seattle, WA.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><strong>Tax Resources<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/2018-Au-Pair-FAQ-from-H-&amp;-R-Block.pdf\">Expat Tax Services and Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 HR Block<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/expat-tax-preparation\/au-pair.html?oppartnerid=9193&amp;campaignid=em_mcm_9193_2078\">H&amp;R Block Tax Services for Au Pairs\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/i1040nre.pdf\">Instructions for Form 1040NR-EZ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f1040nre.pdf\">Tax Form 1040NR-EZ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"widgettitle\">Travel Links for Au Pairs<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/northwest-train-routes\">Amtrak \u2013 NW Train Routes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"hostels, flights, trains, etc\u2026\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aifsnavigator.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">APIA Affiliated Travel Groups<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"APIA Form for Travel Outside the US\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/travform.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">APIA Form for Travel Outside the US<\/a>\u00a0(Fill this form out and send along with your original DS2019 form to the CT office for international travel, including Canada and Mexico. \u00a0This signature will allow your visa to be a multiple entry visa.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/visa-expiration-date\/auto-revalidate.html\">Automatic Revalidation Policy<\/a> (Carry for travel in to Canada, Mexico &amp; the adjacent islands in year two)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kitsaptransit.com\/service\/routed-buses\/bi-ride\">BI Ride<\/a> (on-call shared ride service on Bainbridge Island)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boltbus.com\/\">Bolt Bus to Portland, Vancouver, and more<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapflights.com\">Cheap Flights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hihostels.com\/web\/index.en.htm\">Hostelling International<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Travel to Mexico\" href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/passports\/english\/country.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/I94\">I-94 Numbers and Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kitsaptransit.com\/service\/routed-buses\">Kitsap Transit Bus Routes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kingcounty.gov\/depts\/transportation\/metro\/travel-options\/rail.aspx\">Link Light Rail<\/a> (for travel between UW and SeaTac Airport)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tripplanner.kingcounty.gov\/hiwire\">MTA Bus Routes \u2013 Trip Planner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.polonezparcelservice.com\/en\/index\">Shipping Items Back Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shuttleexpress.com\/\">Shuttle Express \u2013 ride to SeaTac Airport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attractions-g143047-Activities-Olympic_National_Park_Washington.html\">Things to Do Olympic National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/travel_and_flights\/travel_outside_us.asp\">Travel Outside of US Policies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/pdf\/travform.pdf\">Travel Validation Request Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trekamerica.com\/aupairinamerica\/\">TrekAmerica<\/a> \u2013 Grand American Adventures Travel Tours \u2013\u00a0 Really popular 20% discounted group travel for au pairs.\u00a0 Ask me for our coupon code to receive the discounts!\u00a0 1-800-TREKUSA<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aupairinamerica.com\/resources\/travel_and_flights\/travel_outside_us.asp\">Travel Outside of US Policies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/embamex.sre.gob.mx\/eua\/\">Visiting Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/visit\/visas.asp\">Visiting Canada<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> (Find out if you need a visa)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsdot.com\/ferries\/schedule\/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=sea-bi\">WSDOT Bainbridge-Seattle-Bainbridge Ferry Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Volunteering Resources<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/biparks.org\/volunteers\/\">Bainbridge Island Parks &amp; Recreation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodworksnw.org\/donate\/locations\/silverdale\">Bloodworks Northwest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalawareness.com\">Global Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidimu.org\/support\/volunteer\/\">Kids Discovery Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwkc.org\/volunteer\/\">United Way, King County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.volunteerkitsap.org\/need\/\">Volunteer Center of Kitsap County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteermatch.org\">Volunteer Match<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Driving License How to &amp; Related Links According to WA State law, au pairs can drive for up to a year with a valid driver&#8217;s license from her home country. \u00a0(This should be accompanied by an international drivers license.) \u00a0Individual insurance companies have their own rules about if\/when an au pair must get a license  <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/sew\/resources\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":9,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Resources - Around the Sound Au Pair<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/sew\/resources\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Resources - Around the Sound Au Pair\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Driving License How to &amp; 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