Host an International Student in Your Home
Have you ever considered hosting a student in your home, but didn't have any idea on how to go about applying. There is a organization in Amarillo that can help you become a host family for a international student.
CIEE is a national organization that helps place international students with host families. Amarillo has local experienced coordinators that can work with you to see if you would be a good fit to be a host parent/family.
The process is fairly simple. If you are interested in becoming a host family, you first have to fill out an application to get the process started. You must also pass a background check. Local coordinators will work closely with you and help you choose a student that would fit perfectly with your family.
Most families will serve as hosts to a international student from August - June, a full school year.
Plus all students are screen as well before they are accepted into the program. They will have their own spending money and insurance. You provide them a place to stay and sleep and meals, and of course mentoring. You will be serving as their parents and family while they are here.
If you are interested, in becoming a host family, you must be at least 25 years of age and financially stable. If you fit these criteria and you pass a background check you could be a host family for a student starting in August. Plus, even if you are a single parent family, you can still host a international student. If you have small children in the home, you can still host a international student, if all your children are grown and out of the house, you can still host a international student.
If you would like to be a host to an international student contact CIEE today.
Locally you can contact:
Brenda Davis
806-654-2695
bjrdavis10@yahoo.com
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