{"id":4601,"date":"2026-05-02T21:45:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T21:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/questions-frequentes-sur-laccueil-afs\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:54:06","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-afs-reception","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-afs-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions about AFS Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-moouuw1r-2d7316956365aa39b41f13ce08c6674e\">\n.avia-section.av-moouuw1r-2d7316956365aa39b41f13ce08c6674e .av-parallax .av-parallax-inner{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FAQ-scaled.jpeg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-moouuw1r-2d7316956365aa39b41f13ce08c6674e 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av-moouszvp-14646eff06a23f8fb5b3deb39dad7432 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Frequently Asked Questions about AFS Reception<\/h1><div class='av_custom_color av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>What you need to know if you want to become an AFS host family<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-g9vx1d-a05ce2c662a8d73622a0a3ae00818efc main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4601'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-dte9e9-3f55a9e84c36d01b092cd689981ea161 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-cza5m9-ebf167cae5a1013032b3c65088c84f77 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-moouvgwt-8cdee904f16161d7cfafb98145d7cc56 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Hosting an AFS student in your home is a wonderful way to <strong>discover a new culture and share your own<\/strong>. From preparing a meal to going on cultural excursions, everything becomes an opportunity for discovery.<\/p>\n<p>AFS does not discriminate based on ethnicity, gender, religious, political, or sexual orientation in its selection of host families and conducts a criminal background check on all prospective host families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-moovct1m-855c22b1bda5cdddc006cf28341f5473 av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouwypu-6bde328a0bc536191d2dda1dc57307ba'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is an AFS host family?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is an AFS host family?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is an AFS host family?\">What is an AFS host family?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><article class=\"accordion__row active\">\n<div id=\"accordion-697831f6356a1-content-0\" class=\"accordion__content context-content first\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-697831f6356a1-header-0\">\n<div class=\"accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n<p>AFS has been inviting families to host international students in their homes since 1947. Considered a <strong>key element in our students&#8217; well-being<\/strong>, host families provide much more than just room and board. Families are selected based on their stability, open-mindedness, and motivation to welcome a foreigner into their daily lives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content addtoany_content_bottom\">\n<div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list\" data-a2a-url=\"https:\/\/www.afscanada.org\/host-an-afser\/faq\/\" data-a2a-title=\"Questions fr\u00e9quentes sur l\u2019accueil AFS\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"accordion__row \">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-697831f6356a1-header-1\" class=\"accordion__header clearfix\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"accordion-697831f6356a1-content-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\"><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouyz7y-d99562b3d253b129aa071066e6531676'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What do foster families do?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What do foster families do?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What do foster families do?\">What do foster families do?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><article class=\"accordion__row active\">\n<div id=\"accordion-697831f6356a1-content-1\" class=\"accordion__content context-content \" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-697831f6356a1-header-1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n<p>Supported by dedicated volunteers and staff, host families help students <strong>connect with their new school and community, make friends, learn a new language, and enjoy their year abroad<\/strong>. Sharing their culture and traditions helps families forge lifelong bonds and friendships.<\/p>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content addtoany_content_bottom\">\n<div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list\" data-a2a-url=\"https:\/\/www.afscanada.org\/host-an-afser\/faq\/\" data-a2a-title=\"Questions fr\u00e9quentes sur l\u2019accueil AFS\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"accordion__row \">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-697831f6356a1-header-2\" class=\"accordion__header clearfix\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"accordion-697831f6356a1-content-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\"><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouza75-3c6cc8f6ca8c036c5cd6438bf15a3c40'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is expected of foster families?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is expected of foster families?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is expected of foster families?\">What is expected of foster families?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Invite your AFS student to participate in your family&#8217;s daily life and events.<\/li>\n<li>Provide your student with the care, support, and comfort they need as a full member of your family, including meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-a8d186af72063259cb6c426935b622c4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What type of family is AFS looking for?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What type of family is AFS looking for?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What type of family is AFS looking for?\">What type of family is AFS looking for?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>All families are encouraged to experience AFS; there is no such thing as a &#8220;typical&#8221; family.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some AFS families have children, both young and old, living at home. Some are same-sex couples. Others have adult children. Still others are childless couples. Single adults and single-parent families are also welcome. Even busy families find time to enjoy hosting an AFS student!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-26-65addae467a39fb156945f1c7102bc4d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How is hosting a student beneficial for my family?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How is hosting a student beneficial for my family?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How is hosting a student beneficial for my family?\">How is hosting a student beneficial for my family?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ol>\n<li>Being a host family is a joyful, enriching, and transformative experience for the whole family. A wonderful adventure without leaving home!<\/li>\n<li>Host families share their culture, discover other cultures, and create lifelong memories and friendships. You and your family will have friends to visit all over the world!<\/li>\n<li>Hosting fosters open-mindedness and a deeper understanding of people from other cultures!<\/li>\n<li>AFS host families help young people achieve their personal goals and ambitions.<\/li>\n<li>Host families allow family members, as well as the student, to grow personally and collectively within the family.<\/li>\n<li>Host families give younger children the opportunity to bond with older siblings, or to act as role models.<\/li>\n<li>Host an international student helps all family members develop more effective communication skills and practice another language.<\/li>\n<li>When you host with us, you support AFS&#8217;s mission to help individuals and communities feel more comfortable and adapt to cultural differences. You also join an organization and a community dedicated to creating a more just, peaceful, and inclusive world.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-25-ba93516f9a5e51942fbf6c56d005e5a2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is the selection process?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is the selection process?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is the selection process?\">What is the selection process?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>First, you need to fill out the application to become a host family.<br \/>\nAn AFS volunteer or staff member will contact you and invite you to complete a more detailed application. Next, a home visit will be arranged to meet your family and get to know you better. You will be able to choose the student you wish to host based on your interests and preferences, and will then be invited to AFS gatherings with other host families. Finally, the time will come to welcome the student into your home!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-24-8bccdbc276cd758835b5f25ffdf33c0b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who are the AFS students?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who are the AFS students?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who are the AFS students?\">Who are the AFS students?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Aged between 15 and 18 on the day of their arrival in Quebec, AFS students come from more than 55 countries around the world.<br \/>\nThe AFS organization&#8217;s selection process in the applicant&#8217;s country of origin is meticulous and based on strong academic performance, good general health, curiosity, open-mindedness, maturity, and motivation to study abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-23-dae673d281179511eeb6f51209da5535'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What types of programs does AFS offer?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What types of programs does AFS offer?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What types of programs does AFS offer?\">What types of programs does AFS offer?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In Quebec, AFS needs host families for students participating in academic or short-term programs.<\/p>\n<p>We offer academic programs lasting <strong>one term, one semester, or one year,<\/strong> as well as short-term programs ranging from <strong>four to eight weeks during the summer holidays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-22-f3b1cec37b19068659198c01a22a8ce4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How does AFS support its families?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How does AFS support its families?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How does AFS support its families?\">How does AFS support its families?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The health, safety, and well-being of our students are our number one priority. AFS volunteers and staff are trained and committed to supporting students and their families throughout the experience. AFS has guidelines that apply to all AFS organizations worldwide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>24\/7 emergency contact<\/li>\n<li>Support for students and families offered by local volunteers or staff<\/li>\n<li>Additional support from the AFS country office<\/li>\n<li>Intercultural learning program for the host family and the AFS student facilitated by trained volunteers and staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-21-ff5ccfb95bca36ea77ab537b01f05ed3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are host families paid?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are host families paid?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are host families paid?\">Are host families paid?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, they welcome the young person out of interest in other cultures and to contribute to AFS&#8217;s mission, which is to help people develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to create a more just and peaceful world.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, hosting a young person is an enriching experience for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>Everything related to school, transportation to and from school, AFS activities, and medical care is paid for by the organization. And the young people receive pocket money from their biological parents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-20-5093b97b61adca4d59084eb54163f710'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is the host family responsible for paying medical expenses?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is the host family responsible for paying medical expenses?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is the host family responsible for paying medical expenses?\">Is the host family responsible for paying medical expenses?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, the young person will have medical insurance that can be used if needed. An emergency hotline is also available 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/in-case-of-emergency\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-19-a21689d07c1b34b5306257586a153ce0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are there any rules for AFS students?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are there any rules for AFS students?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are there any rules for AFS students?\">Are there any rules for AFS students?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, AFS students must abide by all applicable AFS rules and policies during the program. If a student violates a rule, such as driving or drug use, we will terminate their program. Hosted participants must also obey all state and federal laws. Independent travel for students is restricted. <a href=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/afs-host-family-guide\/\">The Family Guide<\/a>, which contains relevant safety information and rules, is available to help you prepare before the student&#8217;s arrival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-18-3f4e7bdf750277d95f84752788aa18ed'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Will AFS help my family get along well with our young person?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Will AFS help my family get along well with our young person?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Will AFS help my family get along well with our young person?\">Will AFS help my family get along well with our young person?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>AFS&#8217;s intercultural learning program will help you feel more comfortable with your new host family member and develop the skills and understanding needed to communicate with people from different cultures. The experience is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitated by trained volunteers and staff<\/li>\n<li>Based on well-established learning objectives for host families, designed and approved by intercultural learning experts worldwide<\/li>\n<li>Positive, thanks to helpful guidance and materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-17-396b20d033cf809b9080ebface64b5de'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do we have to send a young person abroad in order to be able to host them?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do we have to send a young person abroad in order to be able to host them?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do we have to send a young person abroad in order to be able to host them?\">Do we have to send a young person abroad in order to be able to host them?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, it&#8217;s not necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-16-35ed389cdf49eb3b04aec2f94f4d71a5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are we obligated to host the student for the entire duration of the program?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are we obligated to host the student for the entire duration of the program?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are we obligated to host the student for the entire duration of the program?\">Are we obligated to host the student for the entire duration of the program?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Families are committed for the entire duration of the program.<\/p>\n<p>However, at any time and at the family&#8217;s request, the host family arrangement can be terminated. We understand that priorities and family circumstances can change. Furthermore, while AFS strives to match students as closely as possible, sometimes it doesn&#8217;t work out.<br \/>\nAFS supports both families and students. If any difficulties arise, families can contact the advisor and work together to resolve the issues. Should this prove unsuccessful, AFS will remove the student from the current family and find them a new one. The family reassignment process typically takes two to three weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-15-3edc3765d025ff1ba78eb88e4e270674'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Does the young person need a single room?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Does the young person need a single room?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Does the young person need a single room?\">Does the young person need a single room?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, it&#8217;s not mandatory. Many young people share a room with their host sister or brother. Learning to share and adapt is part of the AFS experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-14-33ae31a44d92e40276173b552f8098ae'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can we choose which young person we will take in?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can we choose which young person we will take in?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can we choose which young person we will take in?\">Can we choose which young person we will take in?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, we publish our <a href=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/profiles-of-international-students\/\">students&#8217; profiles<\/a> on our website every year so that families can get an overview of the students and make a choice based on their interests and preferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-13-8ec9c01908bfae1b51cd0f4de0bcacdd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Which school should the student attend?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Which school should the student attend?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Which school should the student attend?\">Which school should the student attend?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The host family is responsible for registering the student at school based on their place of residence. AFS will inform you of the procedure when the time comes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-moouzmo7-12-b15bd4e90a5229126f44240756f1bb0c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-19' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What happens if we already have a vacation planned?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What happens if we already have a vacation planned?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What happens if we already have a vacation planned?\">What happens if we already have a vacation planned?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-19' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The young person you host will adapt to your family. Depending on your decision, the young person can accompany your family on vacation, or if that&#8217;s not possible, stay in their host region with a friend, neighbor, or family member, provided that this temporary placement is <strong>approved in advance by AFS<\/strong>. If necessary, AFS will arrange for a temporary family if you are unable to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-155ktd-b28315a3cd6f45ad2f711710a1f14e46 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9c57wx-d022dfcdfba79495b647acb50c624119\">\n.avia-section.av-9c57wx-d022dfcdfba79495b647acb50c624119{\nbackground-color:#e53765;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-9c57wx-d022dfcdfba79495b647acb50c624119 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4601'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7uchox-70bf7e12e124e254498d2ca59e8be497\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-7uchox-70bf7e12e124e254498d2ca59e8be497{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-7uchox-70bf7e12e124e254498d2ca59e8be497 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6110wx-d122ac46a6f574b4a1a7ce25277416bc av_one_half  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-moovdarx-5ecfb7691adcdd9df47746064d1133b1\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-moovdarx-5ecfb7691adcdd9df47746064d1133b1{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-moovdarx-5ecfb7691adcdd9df47746064d1133b1 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-moovdarx-5ecfb7691adcdd9df47746064d1133b1 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-moovdarx-5ecfb7691adcdd9df47746064d1133b1 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-moovdarx-5ecfb7691adcdd9df47746064d1133b1 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_before_av_button  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Connections from generation to generation<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-moove54k-50495a3e36d07ce25338ebbbe91236b7-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-moove54k-50495a3e36d07ce25338ebbbe91236b7\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-moove54k-50495a3e36d07ce25338ebbbe91236b7:hover{\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-moove54k-50495a3e36d07ce25338ebbbe91236b7:hover .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:white;\nstroke:white;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/request-for-information-on-becoming-a-foster-family\/'  class='avia-button av-moove54k-50495a3e36d07ce25338ebbbe91236b7 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-left avia-color-light avia-font-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Apply to become a foster family\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Apply to become a foster family<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-highlight' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-3kxxyp-e06663baac195a98544db5ac17714d15 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-moovelpn-0e66d54d2ef8055e814f615c43dcf1b5\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-moovelpn-0e66d54d2ef8055e814f615c43dcf1b5 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-moovelpn-0e66d54d2ef8055e814f615c43dcf1b5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u201cIt made a huge difference in my life. And now, 20 years later, I\u2019m going to take my children to the United States to meet my host parents. 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