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Place Hosted Students

2023 National Hosting Meetings

  • 2023 National Hosting Kick-Off Information and Resources
  • 2022 National Hosting Kick-Off Information and Resources

AFS-USA Hosting Academy

  • 2022 Hosting Academy Session I
  • 2022 Hosting Academy Session II
  • 2022 Hosting Academy Session III
  • 2021 Hosting HERO Academy

Getting Started

  • Introduction to Placing Hosted Students
  • FAQs about Placements
  • Learn more about Hosting through Recorded Webinars!
  • NH23 Hosting Application Distribution Process

Encouraging Families to Host

  • Understand Host Family Opportunities
  • Find and Contact Host Family Leads
  • Share Student Information with Host Families
  • Overcome Host Family Objections
  • Secure Permanent Families for Welcome Students

All about the Students

  • Understanding Direct Placements of Hosted Participants
  • Find Students
  • Learn About Students
  • Write Student Bios
  • Match Families and Students
  • Record Placement Requests

Helping Families Apply

  • Understand the Host Family Application Process
  • View Host Family Applications
  • Identify What's Missing
  • FAQs about Criminal Background Checks

Finalizing a Placement

  • Place a Student on Hold
  • Place a Student with a Family
  • Place Students Directly in Schools
  • Secure School Approval
  • Place Sponsored Programs Students (YES, FLEX, & CB)
  • Get Consent for Placements Requiring Supplemental Paperwork (Formerly Known as “Non-Traditional” Approvals)
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