IN THIS SECTION
Parenting in the Foreign Service
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
GENERAL
A Parent’s Guide to Psychoeducational Assessments
AFSA’s resource on psychoeducational testing is helpful for FS kids and parents.
AAFSW's EFM Business Directory
Search for educational support businesses run by Foreign Service family members (counseling, school placement, supplemental materials, college prep)
AFSA Special Collection for Foreign Service Families
Relevant links for families.
Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST)
ADST is a non-profit organization that encourages the study of American diplomacy to enhance the knowledge of U.S. diplomats. In addition to their Foreign Affairs Oral History program and podcasts, ADST assists with research activities, educational material, exhibits, workshops, and publications relevant to U.S. foreign relations and the conduct of diplomacy. It has physical offices at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington (FSI).
GCLO: Education Frequently Asked Questions Special Needs and the Foreign Service Child Transitioning from School to School
These FAQs include information on boarding schools, transition to Washington, allowances, special needs, and more.
DC SCHOOLS
SCHOLARSHIPS
AAFSW's Annual Youth Merit Scholarships
Scholarships include the AAFSW “Twice Exceptional” Merit Scholarship for High School, Gap Year, and College Students (Freshmen and Sophomores) with an IEP, best essay award, Judy Felt Memorial Scholarship, and Merit Scholarships.
SPECIAL NEEDS AND GIFTED STUDENTS
GCLO: Education Frequently Asked Questions Special Needs and the Foreign Service Child Transitioning from School to School
These FAQs include information on boarding schools, transition to Washington, allowances, special needs, and more.
GCLO: Special Needs and the Foreign Service Child
GCLO resources, links, and more.
HOMESCHOOLING
BOARDING SCHOOL
GCLO: Education Frequently Asked Questions Special Needs and the Foreign Service Child Transitioning from School to School
These FAQs include information on boarding schools, transition to Washington, allowances, special needs, and more.
RNG International
Boarding school placement service operated by a Foreign Service family.
COLLEGE ADMISSION RESOURCES
PARENTING IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE
READING LIST FOR FOREIGN SERVICE PARENTS
TRANSITION CENTER COURSES
SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
AAFSW's EFM Business Directory
Find real estate agents in the Foreign Service community.
FS Community Business Directory
The AAFSW FS Community Business Directory’s mission is to become the Foreign Affairs reference portal to present all EFMs, MOHs, FSOs, and FS-Community-related business products and services.
GCLO's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) list
GCLO’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems
ADOPTION
Helpful Articles
- Resources for Raising Foreign Service Kids – FSJ October 2023
- Foreign Service Adoption Journey – FSJ October 2023
- Cultural Identity Formation in Third Culture Kids – FSJ October 2023
- Third Culture Kids – The Enduring Affects of Formative Years in Cairo – FSJ 2023