Become a Host Family

Host Family Application Form

If you're interested in becoming an IFYE Host Family, please fill out and submit the Host Family Application form below. If you prefer, you may print a copy of the form to submit via mail or email by following the instructions provided below the online application form.

Host Family Application Form

Fill in the form and click the submit button to send your application.

Select Your State Coordinator

Host Family Information

Family Name

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

County

Preferred Family Contact Home Phone Number

Preferred Family Contact Email Address

Family Type

Nuclear Family
Single Parent Family
Multi-Generational Family
Couple w/o Children

Please write N/A in the required Secondary Host Family Parent fields below as needed.

Primary Host Parent

First Name *

Last Name *

Primary Host Parent's Date of Birth

Primary Host Parent's Occupation

Primary Host Parent's Phone Number

Type of Phone

Home
Work
Cell
N/A

Primary Host Parent's Email Address

Secondary Host Parent

First Name *

Last Name *

Secondary Host Parent's Date of Birth

Secondary Host Parent's Occupation

Secondary Host Parent's Phone Number

Type of Phone

Home
Work
Cell
N/A

Secondary Host Parent's Email Address

Please list other family members living in the home.

To ensure the safety of program participants, background checks are required on all host family members aged 18 and over by the IFYE program. An email address is required for family members 18 years and older. Driving records of all household drivers who may be transporting a participant will also be checked.

Sibling/Family Member 1 Name

Sibling/Family Member 1 Gender

Female
Male

Sibling/Family Member 1 Date of Birth

Sibling/Family Member 1

Describe Hobbies/Interests/Personality Traits

Sibling/Family Member 1 Email Address

Sibling/Family Member 2 Name

Sibling/Family Member 2 Gender

Female
Male

Sibling/Family Member 2 Date of Birth

Sibling/Family Member 2

Describe Hobbies/Interests/Personality Traits

Sibling/Family Member 2 Email Address

Sibling/Family Member 3 Name

Sibling/Family Member 3 Gender

Female
Male

Sibling/Family Member 3 Date of Birth

Sibling/Family Member 3

Describe Hobbies/Interests/Personality Traits

Sibling/Family Member 3 Email Address

Describe family interests

Location of Home

City
Town
Rural/Non-Farm
Farm
Other

If Other was selected above, please describe other

If City or Town was selected above, please provide the population

Example: 250,000

If farm was selected above, please describe farm (acres/livestock/crops)

Please describe your community

Include size, ethnic make-up, resources, climate, distinguishing features, etc.

Check your type of home

Detached Home/House
Mobile Home
Apartment/Condo/Townhouse
Other

If Other was selected above, please describe Other

Are there any special health considerations in the family?

If you responded Yes to Health considerations, please explain

Check all that apply

Smoking
Non-Smoking
Smoking Forbidden

Pets in House?

If you responded Yes that you have pets, please describe type and number of pets

Would your exchangee be expected to attend church with you?

Religion (optional)

Describe languages, other than English, spoken by family members living at home, and the user's skill level

Has your family hosted an exchange before?

If Yes to hosting an exchange before, please indicate country(ies), Date and Name of Program(s)

Why is your family interested in hosting an international exchange?

Family Preferences
(Ages 19 and above)

Please indicate your gender preference and two time frames that your family would be able to host.

Gender Preference

Female
Male

If your first choice for gender is not available, will you accept someone of a different gender?

Hosting Choice 1 Time Frame

Ex: July 1 - August 30

Hosting Choice 2 Time Frame

Ex: September 1 - November 30

Please note the following Host Family Guidelines:

Selection is based on references, application, background screening and ability to closely match participants and families.
Background screening conducted on all individuals in the home who are 18 years and older.
All applicants will receive notification of selection as soon as possible by the state coordinator/designee for the program.
If selected as a host family, you will be expected to treat the exchangee as one of the family members, and make a conscious effort to include the exchangee in all family activities.
Your family must be flexible, patient, and willing to communicate both verbally and non-verbally while hosting a person from another country.
No special arrangements are expected for entertaining or traveling with this exchangee. The program emphasizes the experience of normal family life.
All family members should make sure that the exchangee feels comfortable around friends and feels included in activities.
You will contact the relevant international exchange coordinator immediately if illness or other problems occur.

Agree/Confirm Above

Agree

References

Please list three people who can be contacted as references (not family members or relatives):

Reference 1 Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Reference 1 Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Reference 1 Phone

Reference 1 Email

Reference 2 Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Reference 2 Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Reference 2 Phone

Reference 2 Email

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Reference 3 Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Reference 3 Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Reference 3 Phone

Reference 3 Email

Thank you for your interest in becoming an IFYE Host Family.

If you prefer, you may print a copy of the form to submit by mail or email. Follow instructions below to mail or scan/email your completed application.

View/Print/Save the Host Family Application PDF form

Mail to:

Melissa Haberstroh
IFYE National Program Director
607 E. Blanco No. 2326
Boerne, TX 78006

Scan/Email the completed application to: mhaberstroh@ifyeusa.org