Become a Host Family

Stay Connected

Commit to contact your international student weekly by phone or virtually. Meet with them at least once a month

Commit

Commit to your international student for a minimum of one semester

Be a Great Friend

Be consistent, compassionate and hospitable to your new international family member

Step 1: Complete the Application Below

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

First Last

Phone*

Email*

Gender*

Marital Status*

Do you have a spouse?

They will need to complete a separate application.

Your Spouse's Name*

First Last

Your Spouse's Email*

Birthdate*

Ministry Reference

Please list someone who has known you for over a year, served with you in ministry and who is not a family member. We will reach out with some questions to get to know you better. If you are already volunteering or Nick shared that you do not need to provide a ministry reference, write “none” in the fields.

Reference Name*

First Last

Relationship to you*

Reference Phone Number*

Reference Email*

About You

Do you speak any other languages other than English? If so, what languages?*

What other languages do you speak?*

What church do you attend?*

Describe your heart for international students and how you became interested in serving them*

Personal Bio (This will help us match you with a student)*

Host Information

Have you ever hosted an international student before?*

Yes

How many students are you willing to host?*

Give your best estimate

How long can you host for?

One Semester

Two Semesters

More than Two Semesters

Do you have pets?*

Yes

What pets do you have?*

Anything else you'd like us to know?

International Friendships, Inc. – Chicago

Making the World Feel at Home

Become a Host Family

Help welcome international students into your family!

Include them in your family rhythms

Develop deep connections

Treat them as your own

What to Expect as a Volunteer:

Include your whole family in welcoming your international student!

Help offer a home away from home!

Gain a new child or sibling!

Stay Connected

Commit

Be a Great Friend

How does a Host Family differ from a Friendship Partner?

What Host Families are NOT:

Get Involved by:

Step 1: Submit an application (help us get to know you better!)

Step 2: We will connect with your reference

Step 3: Submit a background check application

Most host families will complete all 3 steps.

Let your reference know we will reach out!

Contact Nick at if you still have questions.

Step 1: Complete the Application Below

Ministry Reference

About You

Host Information

Need more Resources?

Find helpful resources below or contact Nick at .

Help welcome international students into your family!

Include them in your family rhythms

Develop deep connections

Treat them as your own

What to Expect as a Volunteer:

Include your whole family in welcoming your international student!

Help offer a home away from home!

Gain a new child or sibling!

Stay Connected

Commit

Be a Great Friend

How does a Host Family differ from a Friendship Partner?

What Host Families are NOT:

Get Involved by:

Step 1: Submit an application (help us get to know you better!)

Step 2: We will connect with your reference

Step 3: Submit a background check application

Most host families will complete all 3 steps.

Let your reference know we will reach out!

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Step 1: Complete the Application Below

Ministry Reference

About You

Host Information

Need more Resources?

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