Youth Organization Center
Youth For Understanding USAAbout
About This Business
Years in Business: 74
Business Details
- BBB File Opened:
- 6/1/2001
- Business Started:
- 1/19/1951
- Alternate Names:
- Youth For Understanding Int'l Exchange
- Business Management:
- Ms. Roberta Hopkins, CFO
- Ms. Margie Eulner Ott
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Ms. Roberta Hopkins, CFO
- Ms. Margie Eulner Ott
- Customer Contacts
- Ms. Roberta Hopkins, CFO
- Fax numbers
- Primary Fax: (240) 325-2104
Additional Information
- Business Categories
- Youth Organization Center
Latest Reviews
William B
"As a former host family, I had a deeply challenging experience with Youth For Understanding (YFU). While the program promotes cultural exchange, its handling of student vetting, academic preparedness, and support for host families and schools raised serious concerns." ... Read full review
Cathy M
"My son was very uncomfortable in his placement. He expressed his concerns with consultants with the organization only to have them share with the family he was staying with." ... Read full review
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