Official Support Resources
Independent Support Resources
Advocacy Organizations
OFFICIAL SUPPORT RESOURCES
Family Liaison Office (FLO)
https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-management/bureau-of-human-resources/family-liaison-office/
Overseas Briefing Center (OBC), Foreign Service Institute
https://www.state.gov/overseas-briefing-center-obc/
OBC Guide: “Foreign Service Assignment Notebook: What Do I Do Now?”
https://www.state.gov/foreign-service-assignment-notebook-what-do-i-do-now/
Transition Center (TC), Foreign Service Institute
https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-management/foreign-service-institute/transition-center/
Medical Services (MED)
https://www.state.gov/key-topics-bureau-of-medical-services/
Office of Overseas Schools (OOS)
https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-management/bureau-of-administration/office-of-overseas-schools/
Employee Consultation Services
https://www.state.gov/key-topics-deployment-stress-management-program/
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
General Non-Profit Organizations for the FS Community
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
https://www.afsa.org
The professional association for Foreign Service employees.
Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW)
https://www.aafsw.org
Volunteer community association for all members of the Foreign Service community, including spouses/partners, employees, retirees, divorced/widowed employees or spouses.
Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST)
https://adst.org
DACOR
https://dacorbacon.org
An Association of Foreign Affairs Professionals, formerly stood for Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired; provides speaker events, lunches, networking, scholarships; operates DACOR Bacon House.
Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF)
https://www.fsyf.org
Specialized Organizations and Affinity Groups
Carl T. Rowan Chapter of Blacks in Government (CTRBIG)
www.bigctr.org
Diplomatic Security Foundation (DSF)
https://www.dsfoundation.org
Diplomatic Security Special Agents Association (DSSAA)
https://www.dssaa.org
GLIFAA
https://glifaa.org
Formerly stood for Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies, serves LGBT+ and allies.
Hispanic Employee Council Of Foreign Affairs Agencies
https://www.hecfaa.org/
International Career Advancement Program
https://www.icapaspen.org/
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers at State
https://www.facebook.com/RPCVs-at- State-234591520233104/?fref=ts
Senior Living Foundation
https://www.slfoundation.org
Support for elderly Foreign Service community members in need.
The Council for Career Entry Professionals (CCEP)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theccep/
Thursday Luncheon Group (TLG)
https://thursdayluncheongroup.org
Aimed at increasing the involvement of African Americans and other minorities in foreign policy.
USAID Alumni Association
https://www.usaidalumni.org
Veterans@State
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vetsatstate/
Note: This organization is aimed at DOS employees and uses internal communications, but EFMs who
are veterans are welcome to join the Facebook page.
Other Affinity Groups
Networks formed around a shared interest or background.
https://careers.state.gov/learn/diversity-inclusion/affinity-groups
ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW)
https://www.aafsw.org
Volunteer community association for all members of the Foreign Service community, including spouses/partners, employees, retirees, divorced/widowed employees or spouses.
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
https://www.afsa.org
The professional association for Foreign Service employees.
Family Liaison Office (FLO)
https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-management/bureau-of-human-resources/family-liaison-office/
GLIFAA
(Formerly stood for Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies, serves LGBT+ and allies)
https://glifaa.org