Host Families Wanted In Georgia 2026-2027 SY
APPLY HERE: www.iwanttohost.org
📌 Exchange Students arrive a week before school starts.
📌 They are on J1 visas, have there own medical insurance, $300/monthly for expenses
📌 Host Families provide a bed, 3 meals a days, kindness, support.
Becoming a host family for exchange students in Georgia offers a unique and rewarding experience. These students, who arrive just before school starts, usually come from diverse cultural backgrounds, providing an enriching environment for both the host family and the student. Hosting requires offering a private bed, three daily meals, and emotional support, which helps students feel at home far from their own. From personal experience and stories shared by past host families, it's clear that the relationships formed go beyond just providing accommodation. Many families report learning new traditions, languages, and gaining a global perspective that benefits everyone involved. Hosting also offers the chance to act as a cultural ambassador, showing students firsthand the everyday life and values of American households. The exchange students are on J1 visas and come equipped with their own medical insurance and a monthly stipend of $300 for personal expenses. This system ensures that the financial impact on the host family is minimized while still allowing students to have independence. If you’re considering applying, the process is straightforward through www.iwanttohost.org, which also offers a $100 referral program. Hosting not only supports global connection and education but also makes a positive impact on a young person’s life during their formative high school years. It’s more than an act of kindness—it’s an opportunity to grow and learn in a global community.
