Learn about AAFSW’s many services below.
AdvocacyAAFSW has been an advocate for Foreign Service families and helped found the Family Liaison Office and Overseas Briefing Center. | Art and BookFairThe annual Art and BookFair (ABF) takes place every fall at the State Department in Washington, DC. |
BookStoreThe AAFSW BookStore is where second hand books are sold at the State Department. |
Evacuee SupportSince the 1980s, AAFSW’s Evacuee Support Network (ESN) has assisted evacuees from post to the Washington, DC area. | Foreign Born SpousesThe Foreign Born Spouses Group is a close-knit group of members from various cultures and countries. |
Fun for FundsThe Fun for Funds committee hosts events for members and guests to raise funds for AAFSW. |
Online Housing ClassifiedsThe Housing Classifieds is a site where Foreign Service families who are relocating to the DC area can search for find housing within the community. FS families may also advertise their property. | Oral History ProjectThe AAFSW Spouse Oral History Collection is housed at the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST) at the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, Virginia.
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ProgramsThe Programs Committee presents programs and cultural events for our members and the diplomatic community. | Spouses in TransitionWe offer advice to Foreign Service spouses/partners who are experiencing separation and/or divorce. |