Host Families Wanted In Georgia 2026-2027 SY
📌 APPLY HERE: www.iwanttohost.org
Host Families provide a bed, meals, kindness, support. Exchange Students are on j1 visas, have their own medical insurance, have $300/monthly to cover expenses. We are CSIET certified and follow State Guidelines. DM me if you have any questions!
✔️ $100 referral program
Becoming a host family for exchange students can be a truly rewarding experience. From personal experience and many shared stories, hosting not only allows you to share your culture but also opens the door to learning about another’s traditions, language, and perspectives. Hosting requires providing a safe and caring home environment—offering a bed, meals, and kindness—while students bring their own medical insurance and financial resources for personal expenses. The program ensures that every exchange student on a J1 visa is prepared with $300 monthly for personal spending, helping ease the financial responsibility for host families. Participants often recall lifelong friendships formed with their exchange students and the joy of seeing the world through fresh eyes. The experience benefits both host families and students by fostering mutual respect and global awareness. In Georgia, the program operates under CSIET certification and state guidelines, assuring families of a well-regulated and supportive system. Additionally, families who refer new hosts can earn a $100 bonus, incentivizing the growth of this culturally enriching initiative. If you’re considering hosting, it’s helpful to connect directly via www.iwanttohost.org or reach out through program coordinators to ask questions and understand expectations fully. Hosting can change lives on both sides—offering warmth and kindness to a student far from home while enriching your own family’s experience with new customs and friendships.