As we shift gears toward SH20 placements, we wish to make hosting volunteers and placement teams aware that the first SH20 students will be distributed for placement today (Oct 7).
The Participant Support Department is happy to share updated versions of our AFS Support Tools, including the Plan for Success, Support Agreement, and Warning Letter for use in the NH19 cycle forward.
AFS has been highlighted in the media in the past few weeks – check out these great stories!
Welcome or refer a family to host Xianqi from China or Natan from Bolivia!
Currently, we have five Chinese Exchange Students waiting for host families in the U.S.! Share this email template to encourage families to welcome a Chinese Exchange Student into their home this fall.
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new website and application portal! This launch is scheduled for the week of October 7.
In October, the Monthly Support Webinar will focus on supporting Italian students. The webinar is scheduled for October 10 at 8pm ET- 7pm CT- 6pm MT- 5pm PT.
The National Council Volunteer Recognition Committee is pleased to announce that the 2019 AFS-USA Galatti Award is presented to Ann Steglich from the Michigan Area Team!
Under the direction of Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President and CEO, a new path to a more dynamic and successful organization is being announced today. This will be the most significant change at AFS-USA since the current TDS model was launched in 2010.
I’m very pleased to share AFS-USA’s Strategic Plan 2.0 with you. This plan came together through the efforts of a diverse group of AFS-USA volunteers, staff, board members, and external consultants.