If you want to find an au pair or even if you are an au pair yourself, my recommendation is to try findaupair.com. The website it's very easy to use and it will give you right the information that you need in a matter of seconds. You will see that it has 2 categories, one for au pairs and one for families and you can select the country that you need from there and see the information you need.
The band Au Pairs ended in 1983.
Au Pairs - band - was created in 1979.
You should find an agent because au pairs have special employee status. Many countries have arrangements for 'cultural exchange' and au pairs fall into this category. You are not their employer although you assume some of an employers responsibilities. Likewise, the au pair assumes duties but is not technically employed.
No. There are only four books in the Au Pairs series.
Yes, au pair agency fees and stipend paid to au pairs can be claimed on US tax forms as child care tax credit.
One can find more information about NAB AU from the NAB official website. There one can find details of all the services they offer and how they might be able to help you.
Aupair World offers services connecting au pairs and host families across the world. If you intend to au pair it may be able to find a host family; if you are a host requiring an au pair, it may be able to find one for your needs.
This is an interesting and complicated question. Today's au pairs are not the same group that started in the mid-80s when the first au pairs arrived in the United States. In 1986, the most common and desired au pair was from either England or Ireland. These girls spoke English very well and were able to assimilate easily into American culture. They were popular for many years until these two countries became more wealthy and jobs increased. Young women could find employment in their own country and the numbers of English and Irish au pairs dropped dramatically. Today, the largest group of au pairs are available from Eastern Europe and Asia. Thailand is a good example - many college educated young women desire to spend a year in America before they settle into their careers. Why? Primarily to improve their English, which is usually poor. They understand that if they have good English, their job opportunities increase when they return to their homeland. The best country today is probably Germany. German au pairs are well-educated, drive very well and speak very good English. Au pairs from Columbia are becoming more popular because most of the girls that sign up to become an au pair are educated in private schools, have cars (and thus can drive) and speak competent English. They come from middle-upper middle class, educated families and make excellent au pairs. There are other countries that offer great au pairs and too many to list here.
You can find more information about the Ve Commodore on the AU website Cars Guide. You can also get information from the auto maker's website, Holden.
The au pair stipend is set by the US State Department. Au Pairs are to be paid a weekly stipend of $195.75 for up to 45 hours of childcare per week. In addition, au pairs are provided with free room, board and up to $500 per year in an educational allowance.
To find a local sitting job utilize electronic job boards like Craigslist. Parenting websites also list openings for babysitters and au pairs.