Here are a few links you may find useful:

AuPair International Japan (AIJ):  Agency that recruits Japanese au pairs only - they are the sending agency to both Au Pair Foundation and Au Pair International. http://www.aupairinternationaljapan.com/japanese_aupairs.html

Read our Interview with AIJ's owner, Tamaki Bowman, an expert on Japanese au pairs and Japanese culture. Ms. Bowman discusses the many virtues of hosting an au pair from this wonderful country!  Delightful!

Family Planning Resource: Child Care Your number 1 resource for Child Care information including child care providers, child care centers, nannies and more - at FamilyParentingPlan.com.

Embassy World - Complete Directory of All World Embassies: http://www.embassyworld.com/

U.S. Department of State au pair exchange programs:  www.exchanges.state.gov./jexchanges/programs/aupair.html

Online Au Pair Agency: www.profiaupair.com

For Au Pairs!  Everything you need to know about working as an Au Pair (blog by former au pair for au pairs): www.bestaupairguide.com.  Read our Review of the Best Au Pair Guide

Au Pair Education: list of accredited colleges where your au pair can take courses: http://www.aupaireducation.com/course-options.html

Social Security Offices:  Need to locate your local Social Security Office?  https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp

Host Family Resource:  Considering An Au Pair For The First Time? Lots of great tips:  www.smartaupairs.com

Best Nannynewsletter Blog (good tips on childcare workers): http://bestnannynewsletter.blogspot.com

Au Pair Blog, with daily articles and tips on au pairing:  http://aupairwithflair.com/

For Children's Sake: Information site on child safety and health issues: www.childcareaware.org

CDC: Center for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/index.htm

Kids Health: Doctor approved articles on children's issues, advice for parents and teens: www.kidshealth.org

NIMH: National Institute for Mental Health (government studies): www.nimh.nih.gov/health/index.shtml  

For Parents: Parenting Journals (Promoting families. Resources for parents): http://www.parenting-journals.com

Sign Language Programs for Infants: http://www.mybabyfingers.com/

Driving in the USA: For Au Pairs - Review Your Driving Skills By State (practice tests):  http://www.quia.com/de/

How to Prepare for Your Au Pair (very useful tips):  http://www.profiaupair.com/useful-info-family.html#proc

Need Professional Advice? Help with Selecting an Au Pair (owned and operated by former counselor, Website designed to help the host parent match successfully):   http://www.aupairselectionadvice.net/cms/

"How to Interview Your Au Pair" tips/advice article (very good resource): http://www.aupaircare.com/host-families/info-center/helpful-tips

Autistic Children - Sensory Friendly Films: special program by AMC for families with autistic children provides opportunity for them to enjoy films in a safe and accepting environment.  Really great resource!:  http://amctheatres.com/promos/sensory/

Hints for Success For You Au Pair: well-done and comprehensive list of how to have a successful year: http://www.aupairinamerica.com/resources/life_in_the_us/hints.asp

Twins Blog and Website: advice for parents of multiple by Susan M. Heim, the author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More and It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence: http://www.twinstalk.com/

Swine Flu Concerns?: The source for the most up-to-date news on the Swine Flu: http://www.cdc.gov/

Child Abuse Education: Very good website on prevention and education about child molestation: http://ml.waspc.org/Warning.aspx

For Dads Only!  Great Dad.com provides advice for dad - new, divorced, stay at home dads and single dads on parenting, pregnancy care, adoption, child care, bringing up kids and teens: http://greatdad.com/

Looking for an au pair from the Netherlands?  This website can point you in the right direction: http://www.aupairinformation.nl/index%20engels.html

TakeCare, a provider of online personality assessments of nannies, au pairs and babysitters. TakeCare’s NannyTest helps parents assess potential caregivers by providing a better insight into their personality and traits. Assessments are professional yet easy to use and understand, affordable and available online anywhere and anytime:  http://www.take-care.me