Imagine that you would like to learn more about the mores and social codes that govern France. Use the links or the keyword(s) and one of the Francophone search engines listed below to research the social services and home care available in France and the United States, as well as the laws that govern French family life.

Liens utiles

Action pour la défense de l'enfant

Ministère des affaires étrangères

Service public

Mots clés

protection de la famille en France

Service à la famille en France

Moteurs de recherche

Alta Vista France

Francité

Google France

Nomade

Wo!Yaa

Yahoo France

1		Identify several associations that aim at defending the interests of French families who have financial, social, or medical problems. What type of help do these associations offer their clientele?
2		Imagine that you have two children. You would like your children to speak French. You have decided to look for a French au pair. Before choosing someone, study the laws and obligations with which you must comply. What must you do before an au pair can begin to work with your children? Liens utiles International au pair Association International au pair Organization Mots clés finding a French au pair Moteurs de recherche Alta Vista France Francité Google France Nomade Wo!Yaa Yahoo France
3		What is PACS? Why has this law inspired such vociferous commentary since its ratification? What is your position? Liens utiles Service public France-diplomatie Ministère de la justice France pratique Mots clés pactes civils de solidarité Moteurs de recherche Alta Vista France Francité Google France Nomade Wo!Yaa Yahoo France