News you can use.
AFS-USA will be sending all current host families a package this month with items they can use to promote their hosting experience. We’ve also created templates they can use to share their stories and encourage people they know to host!
Did you miss the captivating webinar about how school outreach efforts mesh with a variety of volunteer roles?
To continually improve the user experience for our host family applicants, each year AFS-USA integrates feedback from staff and volunteers to identify improvements.
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
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.
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!
Will you be interacting with a school this spring to share opportunities about hosting AFS students?