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## HomebaseUS recruits American host families, supporting them through the application process and all aspects of successfully hosting a student during his or her stay.

## HomebaseUS

HomebaseUS matches International students with host families who open their homes and hearts and provide a nurturing family experience. Host families make lasting connections with the students who live with them, fostering a warm cross-cultural exchange.

Our students are typically high school aged, but some are here to attend middle school and college. Similar to exchange programs, HomebaseUS students are among the brightest and most creative in their home countries, and they wish to study in the United States.

Students are placed for one academic year in most cases, though we do have a need for short-term, 1-2 week, summer and winter "camp" hosts, as well. Students are expected to integrate into their host family's lives, attending family events, celebrating US holidays, and participating in daily household functions just like the other children in the home.

Host families provide basic room and board and receive a stipend to cover costs. We look for hosts who enthusiastically welcome students, spending the time to fully integrate the student into their families, and who are willing to support the student's transition into a new and unfamiliar culture. This takes many forms from showing students local attractions, helping with homework when possible, and integrating with the local community.

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- "We have hosted several students, and they have become members of our family. We have learned so much from them; there are no words to express the rewards of being a host family."

  – Dennis Lipton

- “Hosting an international student has been one of the most enriching experiences for our entire family. Our daughter gained a sister from across the world, and we all gained a deeper understanding of another culture.”

  – Kevin Paige

- “We were nervous at first, but HomebaseUS walked us through every step. Our student fit right in, and by the end of the year it felt like he had always been part of the family. We can’t wait to host again.”

  – Brian Miller