(Students arriving August 2010 - Updated DAILY, Monday through Friday) Thank you for visiting our NEW Fall Students arriving August 2010! In order to protect the privacy of our participants, students are identified by first name and country only. If you wish to receive more detailed information, your family must complete a detailed application, submit three references, agree to a background check, and participate in an in-home interview. Please click below to see PHOTOS, INFO AND LETTERS from some of our terrific new students. Click here to see FAQ (frequently asked questions) about student profiles.

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FAQ

What information is included in a Student Profile?
Each Student Profile includes includes a photo and personal "Dear Host Family" letter from the student, as well as detailed information about the student’s family, interests, activities, grades, language skills, past accomplishments, future goals, and WHY they want to live with an American family.

Can I choose a student who is assigned to a different state?
If you see a student who is perfect for your family but assigned

What should I do when I find the student I really like?
Call us right away! Call 1-800-US YOUTH, and we will immediately place this student on a 72-hour hold for your family. We will ask you to fill out a detailed Host Family Application. We will process your application, check your references, and conduct an in-home interview with your family. When your application process is complete, we will notify the student that YOU will be their new host family! Then you can call or email your exchange student to begin your lifelong friendship.

Help! All these students seem GREAT, I just can’t decide! Can I apply to be a Host Family and then let you help me choose the right student for my family?
Absolutely! Our staff has many years of experience in helping you find the student best suited to your family’s interests and lifestyle. Just give us a call (800-879-6884) or send us the Host Family Pre-Application Form.

Do you have other students that are not on the website?
Yes! Student applications arrive daily from more than 30 countries. Give us a call at 1-800-US YOUTH. If you are seeking a specific type of student, please email us your wish list, and we will keep an eye out for the student best suited to your family's interests and lifestyle. Please keep in mind that all students are unique (you will host a "personality," not a "nationality"), so it is best to be flexible and open-minded.

Can I contact these students and their families directly?
We protect the privacy of our students and natural families, so you cannot contact them directly. Students are identified only by first name and country. When you have been approved as a host family, and you have selected your exchange student, then we will provide contact information so you can begin correspondance with your new family member.

FAQs for StudentsCan I look at my own profile?
This website is for prospective American host families ONLY. Exchange students should NOT register and click through this site, as it slows down the process and corrupts our databases. Please exit the site now.

Can I change my profile or my photo?
You cannot change your profile or your picture. If you break the rules and look at your own profile, you will probably think your profile is not "perfect." Your host family will see your complete application, not just your profile, so it does not matter if the profile or photo are not "perfect."

Do all host families see the website?
No. Most host families do not ever see the website. The website is only one small way that helps us find prospective host families. Most host families are located through "word-of-mouth" networking in communities throughout the USA. Host families are America's most wonderful generous volunteers, and we find them everywhere, in many different ways.

If my profile is assigned to a certain region, is that where I am going?
No. Students can be re-assigned to a new region at any time. You will know where you are going only when we notify you with your host family information. If you are a student, please exit this site now. We have thousands of incoming students worldwide, and if you are viewing this site, it is slowing down the process for our prospective American host families. Thank you for respecting our rules. We look forward to welcoming you to the United States of America!

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