YES & FLEX April 2026 Newsletter
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AFS-USA Volunteers Bring Student Voices to Chicago’s Airwaves
Check out this local radio segment featuring students, host parents, and volunteers from the Greater Chicago Area Team!
Monthly Best Practices Webinars for Schools and Educators
Monthly webinars are being held through August – please share with schools!
School Outreach Meeting on April 13th!
All are invited to our last School Outreach meeting for the 2025-26 school year!
View the April 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer
View the April Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families!
Last Call for 2026 AFS Global STEM Innovators Scholarship!
The 2026 AFS Global STEM Innovators (USA) deadline is approaching fast! Help us get the word out to interested students before applications close on April 10th.
Guiding Families, Building Connections: The AFS Hosting Advisory Group
The AFS Hosting Advisory Group (Hosting AG), led by Sara Roberts, West Regional Director, and Heather Stertz, a volunteer from the World Flags Area Team, is a dynamic partnership uniting staff and volunteers across the country.
Update to International Travel Policy for Hosted Participants
The temporary policy restricting all international travel during a student’s program will be lifted effective April 6, 2026.
New Host Family Story to Share: The Dolan Family’s Hosting Journey
We’ve published a new article highlighting the impact of hosting – and it’s a great one to share with your networks!
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.