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[quote=Anonymous]I'd hold off on the driving materials - they have to be here a while in order to get the residency stuff anyway, so its not like you can take them to the DMV the first weekend anyway.  (Most young au pairs will NOT find driving in the US - especially this area - easier than in their own country.)

Have a goal of doing weekly skype sessions, but understand that it probably won't be so often.  Between all the stuff they have to do to get ready to leave, spending time with family and friends, current jobs, and the time difference, none of our previous au pairs have had a lot of time to chat before getting here. And as long as you do it occasionally, it doesn't seem to affect the relationship at all.

I'd just make sure you have a welcome gift basket for her with some American candy, a book on the US/area, maybe a local sports team tshirt, some gift cards (maybe Target and starbucks), a metro card, etc. Flowers or balloons are nice.

And make sure you have your detailed handbook all ready to review with her. Some of our au pairs wanted us to send it to them before getting here so they know what to expect.  (Although we do go over most of it in interviews anyway.)

The first weekend, you need to understand that they may be tired from the long schedule they have at the training school. Make sure you give some rest time as well as trying to show them around a bit. We always take them to Target and the grocery store early on so they can get anything they may have forgotten.

Get her set up with a phone and wifi.

Take her to a bank ASAP and get her set up with an account so that she will receive a bank statement as soon as possible (so she can get her license).

If you need them to drive right away, make sure to have them drive around with you in the car a lot that first weekend.

Hope this helps. [/quote]

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