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Our Story
Founded in January 2014, BFF is an exchange student organization created out of a true passion for international education. With the national office located in Cary, NC, BFF maintains a network of dedicated and trained community advisors in communities throughout the United States who provide program services at the local level to participants, host families, and schools. Community advisors and the national office are committed to providing the best possible exchange experience to participants, host families, and schools. Something that sets us apart from other organizations is the fact that we require our community advisors to see our students in person each month. This BFF standard is well above the minimum necessary by the US Department of State. It is needed to build a strong relationship with our students and families, and the strength of this relationship allows for program effectiveness.
What are the hosting requirements?
Common Hosting Questions:
Who can host? Host families come in all shapes and sizes – no “typical” family exists. Families with children or without, single parents, LGBTQ families, grandparents, and empty nesters can all be excellent hosts.
What are the responsibilities?Host families provide a bed, a place to study, three meals a day, and some transportation. Students have their own spending money and insurance.
How long do we host? BFF offers a variety of program lengths so that there are options to suit every family.
Why should I host? Hosting a foreign exchange student enables you to explore a new culture and language without leaving the comfort of your home. You’ll also develop a lasting relationship with your new “son” or “daughter”; once your student has returned home, you’ll have a friend from another part of the world.
Questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact us today for more information. Please provide us with your name, current residence area, and other relevant details. One of our BFF Support Team members will contact you soon.