LINKS
The following links should help make both your move and the transition to your new home better and easier. All provide information at no cost to the browser.

CHILD CARE
www.careguide.net - This resource allows you to locate day care centers, preschools as well as in-home and family day care. They also provide you information on topics such as how to evaluate day care centers, childcare costs and screening a prospective caregiver over the phone. They provide links to au pair agencies and nanny agencies. That's one stop childcare shopping!

CITY LIFE
www.americanexpress.citysearch.com - With a few clicks of the mouse, this terrific site can link you to a comprehensive on line guide to the city's arts, entertainment, shopping, events, ticketing, and more.

www.intrepidny.com - Wondering about New York City culture and lifestyle? How to get connected to quality banking or home improvement services? How to find an interior designer? These are but a few of the services provided by The Intrepid New Yorker, a firm that specializes in helping newcomers settle in New York.

DOCTORS
www.askmedi.com - There is nothing more anxiety provoking than moving to a new city and trying to locate a competent medical specialist. Medi-Net provides background information on every physician licensed to practice in the United States, including medical school and year of graduation, residency training, Board Certification, licensing and records of sanctions taken against a physician's license, if any.

MORTGAGES
www.ipiskyscraper.com - Hoping to become educated about mortgages or maybe even apply for a mortgage online? Atco Residential Group maintains a close affinty relationship with one of New York's most prestigious on-line mortgage firms. Ipiskyscraper.com is uniquely qualified to answer all your questions and to provide you with expert counsel, as well as a wide range of mortgage products at competitive rates.

MOVING RESOURCES
www.usps.com/moversnet/ - This site, sponsored by the US Postal Service delivers a wealth of information including how to pack your belongings and how to move with kids. One click will get you maps of your new neighborhood, information about voter registration and motor vehicle registration and the various change of address forms so you can notify friends and family that you are moving.

www.movecentral.com - Movecentral not only helps you get estimates from various moving companies but features a complete guide to moving, including what to do before, during and after your move. They also feature AddressCentral, a free service that notifies the US Post Office of your new address and requests that your mail be forwarded. AddressCentral also notifies your sub- scriptions, credit cards, alumni associations and other national organizations of your new address.

www.movingmaninc.com

www.caninecarriers.com - Canine Carriers is a company that will ship your pets door to door anywhere in the world. These caring professionals guarantee that your favorite companions are safely delivered to you in USDA approved pet carriers.

SCHOOLS
www.schoolmatch.com - Finding the right school for your child is a critical decision. School Match not only helps you locate public and private schools but offers a range of reports on these schools. For under $35, you can order a "report card" which will compare a private school or public school system with others in the area. For under $70, a "full search service" will provide you with a list of the top 15 public school systems or private schools in your area along with a detailed report on their characteristics.