Friendly Reminders RE: NH21/SH22 On Program Travel/Visits
As we look toward the end of the school/program year, please find some helpful reminders and information regarding On Program Participant Travel and Visits
Tag: Participant Support
In-Home Visitor Assignment: A New Feature Going Live in MyAFS!
This change will enable Area Teams to identify who will perform the 30/60 Day In-home Visit and prevent them from assigning a non-compliant visitor.
Reminders RE: NH21/SH22 Travel and Visits
AFS-USA would like to share a friendly reminder about policies surrounding Independent Travel, Sending Parent/Guardian Visits, International Travel and Belo Tours.
Department of State Questionnaire – Week of October 25th
The Department of State has notified AFS and all other J-1 Secondary School Sponsors, that they will be reaching out to students through an online questionnaire.
Reminders RE: NH21 Travel and Visits
Are you uncertain about what travel is/is not currently allowed for hosted students and/or whether visits from their family or friends back home are permitted? If so, read on!
No Belo Tours Will Be Offered for the 2021-22 School Year
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, AFS-USA will not offer Belo Tours for the 2021-22 school year.
New MyAFS Email Features: Easy Way to Send Student ID Card
Two new features are now active in MyAFS that will make corresponding with volunteers and host families easier, including the ability to email student ID and medical cards.
Participant Support Department Updates and Resources
As Support gears up and welcomes our new wave of students on program we wanted to share some updates and new resources which we feel may provide great assistance in general preparedness and getting off to a strong supportive start for what will undoubtedly be a year filled with both expected and new support situations/circumstances.
You’re Invited to a National Support Workshop
The AFS-USA Support Team invites you to a multi-day, virtual Support Workshop in preparation for the 2021-2022 cycle on Tuesday, July 27, Wednesday, July 28 and Saturday, July 31.
Help Promote the Global Family Tools to Host Families
Learn more about our newly launched Global Family Tools Platform, a resource for Host Families to enhance their hosting experience and allow them to easily access information.