Why Refer a Host Family?

Referrals are one of the most meaningful ways to help grow our host family community. When families hear about hosting from someone they trust, they are more open to learning about the experience.

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By making a referral, you are helping create opportunities for international students to experience life in a safe, welcoming American home—while also enriching the lives of the families who host them.

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Who Makes a Great Host Family?

Host families come in all shapes and sizes. They may be couples, single adults, retirees, or families with or without children at home.

Great host families are typically:

• Warm and welcoming

• Open to learning about other cultures

• Able to provide a safe home, meals, and support

• Interested in including a student in everyday family life

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They don’t need to be perfect—just willing to share their home and their culture.

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How the Referral Process Works

1. Submit a Referral
Provide the family’s basic contact information using the form below.

2. We Reach Out
Our team will contact the family, introduce the program, and answer any questions.

3. They Explore the Opportunity

There is no obligation—families can simply learn more and decide if hosting is right for them.​

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No Pressure. No Obligation.

Referring a family does not commit them to hosting. It simply gives them the opportunity to learn more about the experience and decide if it’s a good fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do they have to agree before I refer them?
No. You can refer a family even if they are just potentially interested.

What happens after I submit a referral?
Our team will reach out directly to introduce the program and answer their questions.

Is there a limit to how many families I can refer?
No—feel free to refer as many families as you would like.