The AFS Medical Pamphlet has been updated for 2023 to reflect a change in insurer. While the insurer has changed, the coverage for 2023 remains the same as in 2022.
AFS-USA has adjusted processes related to requests for Same Sex Parent placements
Hina Rehman from Pakistan, hosted in Berkeley California was selected as the February YES Student of the Month!
We are excited to bring together volunteers, families, educators, and anyone interested in hosting to learn about different cultures through our Country Spotlight Hosting Series.
As previously announced, in an effort to generate more host family leads, and improve the host family experience, AFS-USA has recently launched changes to the afsusa.org/host-family webpage. Here are some important changes to note.
Share this new blog post on the afsusa.org website to encourage families in your community to host! This post can be shared on social media, linked in an email, or sent via text.
The AFS National Council (NC) is made up of committees and Advisory Groups (AGs) who take on questions regarding how AFS can operate more efficiently and effectively for participants, host families and volunteers.
AFS-USA Fireside Chats feature President and CEO Tara Hofmann and special guests who are active global citizens—people whose informed, compassionate, and ethical compass drives them to lead lives and make decisions that contribute to a more just, equitable, peaceful, and sustainable world.
AFS-USA Marketing is excited to share the second webinar in our monthly series that will extend through 2023.
A recording of our recent webinar on Student Bio Writing is now available on Help & Learning in the Place Hosted Students Section. Let us know if you’re interested in writing student bios this year!