HOST A STUDENT

1. An Exchange Student in Your Family?
2. What Host families say about their Adventure in Hosting
3. Reasons why orientations are mandatory
4. Independent Travel Waiver
5. FAQ’s Frequently Asked Questions
6. Local Chapter information/calendars
7. Calendar of Area Activities

Each family is sent a Welcome Packet including a Host Family Handbook from the AFS Regional Office prior to their student's arrival and additional copies can be requested by emailing afsinfo@afs.org.

Your local chapter will also provide a training workshop, Pre-arrival Orientation session with the host families in your community. This training is mandatory in order to meet CSIET and U.S. State Department requirements.

For More Information, go to AFS National website, www.afs.org/usa or call 1-800-AFS-INFO to talk to a live person. You can also email the AFS Pacific Cascades Area team at info@afscascades.org to find out how local volunteers can help you.