Conducting NH21 Host Family Interviews
Volunteers may conduct a host family interview virtually if needed. A follow-up visit in the home must be conducted prior to the student’s departure.
Tag: Compliance
Criminal Background Checks Minimum Age Changes to 17
We are changing the minimum age for host family background checks from 18 years old to 17 years old in all states except California.
SH21 National Virtual Pre-Departure Orientation
National Virtual Pre-departure Orientations to take place in SH21. Read on for details, including how volunteers can identify & connect virtually with their outbound participants.
Update to Host Family Interview Process
Host family applications will no longer be accepted with a virtual home interview.
CSIET Refreshes School Resources
Did you know that CSIET supports youth exchange organizations by providing resources to share with schools?
New AFS-USA Host Family Application
After a holistic design and development process, AFS-USA is launching a new Host Family Application on May 12.
Host Family Online Application Improvements
Each year, the RMCQA and Hosting Operations departments – integrating feedback from Field Staff and volunteers – endeavor to make improvements to the Host Family Online Application. This year’s changes have been rolled into the new Host Family Online Application, to be launched May 12.
Ready to Assign Liaisons or ASCs to Your Placed Students?
Check out these liaison linking resources!
Temporary Modification to Host Family Interview Process
Volunteers should conduct host family in-home interviews via video conference with a follow-up visit to be done later.
April 6 Important Message Concerning Participant Monitoring and Contacts & Visits
Given the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and our commitment to the health, safety, and welfare of the entire AFS community, AFS is making temporary modifications to our participant monitoring.