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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 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.

Host Family Information

Country
Address Line 1 *
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
Family Type

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

First Name *
Last Name *
Type of Phone
First Name *
Last Name *
Type of Phone

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 Gender
Describe Hobbies/Interests/Personality Traits
Sibling/Family Member 2 Gender
Describe Hobbies/Interests/Personality Traits
Sibling/Family Member 3 Gender
Describe Hobbies/Interests/Personality Traits
Location of Home
Example: 250,000
Include size, ethnic make-up, resources, climate, distinguishing features, etc.
Check your type of home
Are there any special health considerations in the family?
Check all that apply
Pets in House?
Would your exchangee be expected to attend church with you?
Has your family hosted an exchange before?

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
If your first choice for gender is not available, will you accept someone of a different gender?
Ex: July 1 - August 30
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 accepted to be a host family, you agree that your family's likeness may be used by the IFYE Association of the USA, Inc.
  • 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

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.

Revised/Updated April 2025