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Become a Host Family

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 and submit it by one of the two options listed below.

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

View/Print/Save the Host Family Application PDF form

Host Family Application Form

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

Host Family Information

Country
Address Line 1 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
First Name *
Last Name *
Type of Phone
First Name *
Last Name *
Type of Phone

Please list other family members living in the home.

A background check will be run on all individuals 18 years and older living in the home. Please note: Name, date of birth and email address is required to run a background check.

(Select from Drop Down Menu)
Describe Hobbies/Interests/Personality Traits
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Describe Hobbies/Interests/Personality Traits
(Select from Drop Down Menu)
Describe Hobbies/Interests/Personality Traits
Location of Home
Example: 250,000
Check all that apply to your household
(Select from Drop Down Menu)
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Include size, ethnic make-up, resources, climate, distinguishing features, etc.

Family Preferences
(Ages 19 and above)

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

(Select from Drop Down Menu)
Start Date
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End Date
Start Date
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End Date

Please note the following Host Family Guidelines:

  • If selected as a host family, you will be expected to treat the exchange as one of the family members, and make a conscious effort to include the exchange in all family activities.
  • No special arrangements are expected for entertaining or traveling with this exchange. The program emphasizes the experience of normal family life.
  • All applicants will receive notification of selection as soon as possible by the state coordinator/designee for the program.
  • Selection is based on references, application, and ability to closely match participants and families.
  • Your family must be flexible, patient, and willing to communicate both verbally and non-verbally while hosting a person from another country.
  • All family members should make sure that the exchange 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

References

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

First Name *
Last Name *
Country
Address Line 1 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
First Name *
Last Name *
Country
Address Line 1 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
First Name *
Last Name *
Country
Address Line 1 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *

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