Resources for unexpected repatriation to the United States
Foreign Service Resource FAQs
Unexpected Departures
Q. What resources exist for families leaving Post?
A. AAFSW Evacuation Network, an AAFSW Whatsapp chat for USAID families, and the Available Worldwide podcast and social media platform.
Q. How do I join the AAFSW chat?
A. Contact AAFSW to join: ttps://www.aafsw.org/contact
Families with Children
Q. Is there a group for USAID parents who are looking for help supporting children?
A. Join The Raft, a Facebook group for USAID parents run by EFM Behavior Specialist & Parent Coach Sharoya Ham, M.Ed.
Q. Is there a college consulting service familiar with our circumstances?
A. College consulting service Nomad Educational Service is offering free programs for RIFed federal workers and USAID families.
Q. Where can I find online education for students in grades 2-12?
A. The EFM-run accredited nonprofit Hemispheres Academy provides at-cost online schooling for those facing job loss. AAFSW has a Parenting and Education page with resources.
Hemispheres Academy has invited anyone to join their student group homerooms (separately from their curriculum deal). Add this to the info document above. RIF Offerings
FSHub.org for finding resources: Foreign Service Hub
Therapy
Q. Where can I find an EFM/MOH therapist or career coach?
A. The Available Worldwide podcast and social media platform maintains a list of EFM/MOH therapists and coaches offering free or reduced-cost support for anyone affected by 2025 transitions.
A. Moral Courage Consulting provides a confidential and supportive space for healthcare providers, humanitarian aid workers, and other “helpers” to process difficult and traumatic events that may lead to moral distress and moral injury. Co-founder and EFM Huong Diep, a Licensed Psychologist and international consultant, created a Google Doc titled “Finding Strength in Community.”
A. EFM counselor Dr. Fae offers group counseling sessions at reduced/free cost to federal workers impacted by budget/agency cuts and links to other free/pay-what-you-can groups led by other therapists.
Q. Are there family counselors who are familiar with the Foreign Service?
A. One option is EFM-run The Big Purple Blob.
Employment Resources
Q. I’m an Eligible Family Member/Member of Household looking for federal work. What resources can you recommend for me?
A. Join Employee Organization Parallel Professionals, which advocates for career portability and mobility for federally-employed Foreign Service spouses. Their Facebook group is open to all EFMs and MOHs regardless of employment status.
A. Subscribe to The Network, GCLO’s weekly job listings roundup.
Small Businesses
Q. I run a small business, or I want to support FS-run businesses. Where can I promote my business or learn about others?
A. Visit the AAFSW Business Directory for FSO/EFM/MOH and the Every Day EFM Business Directory.
Community Resources
Q. Where can I find community resources?
A. AAFSW hosts in-person networking events in the DMV area and holds monthly virtual events. Check out AAFSW.org/events.
A. AAFSW’s Livelines, a listserv is a space to ask questions, connect with others in the Foreign Service, and view archived questions and answers for our community.
A. Visit the AAFSW’s page of Foreign Service Community Support Offices, Groups, and Organizations.
Community Run/Walk Fundraiser
The Around the World 5k is a Foreign Service community run/walk, completed virtually anytime in April. Fundraising for 2025 is focused on helping our own communities.