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September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 AFS-USA Host Family, Hosting

September 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer

View the latest Global Family Explorer Newsletter here!

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March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 AFS-USA #AFSeffect, Host Family, Hosting, Marketing, Video, Volunteer

Please Share This Video Featuring an AFS-USA Host Parent and Volunteer!

In this video, AFS-USA host parent and volunteer Kristin Bock shares her personal experience hosting an international exchange student and how it transformed her family in unexpected and meaningful ways.

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March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 AFS-USA From the President, Host Family, Host Family Appreciation Month, Hosting

AFS-USA Salutes Host Families

The following message was sent to all current host families for Host Family Appreciation Month.

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March 4, 2026 AFS-USA #AFSeffect, Host Family, Host Family Appreciation Month, Hosting, Marketing

Host Family Appreciation Month is Here!  

Join us in celebrating our wonderful host families!

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November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 AFS-USA #AFSeffect, Featured, Host Family, Hosting

Geert’s Legacy: How One AFS Exchange Changed My Life Forever

Welcoming one exchange student into your community can have ripple effects that transform countless lives and build bridges of connection for years to come.

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May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 AFS-USA #AFSeffect, Blog, Featured, Host Family, Hosting

Our “Why”: First-Time Host Parents Discover the True Meaning of Global Connection

Learn more about Ashe’s impactful journey as a first-time host parent!

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March 13, 2025March 14, 2025 AFS-USA Host Family, Hosting, Marketing

Help us Celebrate AFS-USA Host Families this Month!

March is Host Family Appreciation Month at AFS-USA!

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December 16, 2024December 19, 2024 AFS-USA #AFSeffect, #WhyHostingMatters, Host Family, Hosting, Volunteer

The Lifelong Benefits of Hosting an Exchange Student for Your Children

Learn more about Kia’s impactful journey as a host parent and volunteer!

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July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 AFS-USA #AFSeffect, #WhyHostingMatters, Featured, Host Family, Hosting

Please Share This “First-time Host Family” Video

Learn more about Hattings family’s experience in this new video!

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March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 AFS-USA #AFSeffect, #WhyHostingMatters, Host Family

David and Nancy Frye Host Family Testimonial

This incredible hosting journey that began 25 years ago and is still going strong today!

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From the President

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