Global Youth Support Center

Our Organization would love to thank you for your interest in becoming a host family for our

International students. One of our organization’s core values is being a good global citizen and

immersing oneself in other culture and being a host family is one of the ways to do that. Being a

host family is a big responsibility. Hosting an exchange student will give you the opportunity to

learn about new cultures, create lifelong relationship and learn about someone from a different

culture. Your family will also be providing a cultural experience for the students you host. All of

our students stay in dorms, but GYSC would love to provide the students an opportunity to stay

with a host family. Unsure about commitment? Don’t worry, there are many ways to be a host

family for our organization.

Full-time host- A student will live with your family for a semester or academic year with resources provided to the host family. Full time host families will receive a monthly stipend to help take care of basic necessities like transportation and food.
Part-time host- A family hosting a student during public holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New year & Easter) and select weekends convenient to you and do any activities. Recommended activities include but not limited to movies, family dinner, sporting events, etc.

Full-time

Immersing the student into the American culture through various activities.
Able to provide basic necessities (Meals, transportation, safe living environment).
Being part of their student lives. All of our student participates in after school program like athletics, arts, etc. Being supportive and attending their activities and encouraging.
Making sure they are following GYSC student conduct.

Part-time

Hosting students during public holidays. This is very important as student may feel homesick especially during the holidays being far away from home. Important for the student to feel welcomed and loved during their stay.
Hosting students on select weekend. This may be a one-day activity or a weekend stay at your house. Activities are up to your discretion.
If possible, attend their extracurricular activities to show support.

Be an American citizen or a legal permanent citizen and speak English as a primary language at home.
Must be willing to go through and pass a background check.
Active involvement with student’s life (extracurricular activities support).
Full-time host being able to provide basic necessities (meals, transportation, safe and clean-living environment).
Two non-family references.
In home interview with GYSC program coordinator.
Complying with the U.S department of state regulations
Full-time host families will undergo a more extensive background check to ensure the safety and well-being of our students.

Cultivating the global youth of tomorrow.