Becoming a host family?

[Zenbone]

Hello,
I am starting to become interested in being a host family... can anyone relate to me how hard it is to become a host family and any bad or good experiences they might have had. I would be interested more in a Japanese student... is it a problem if you ask for a specific nationality? What agency would an interested family contact?
Thanks for the info.

 

[thomas]

Hi Zenbone, welcome to the forum!

Tim offers a lot of useful info on his website:

Hosting Japanese Students - Part 1

 

[Zenbone]

WOW... this is really informative. Thank you I am enjoying this very much.

 

[deborah gormley]

You are courageous!!!
I would love to become part of the "host facility, " but my problem would be Space!! My home is not big enough! Nor is it equipped for a student! Although I wish it were! If my surroundings were suitable and my home suitable, I would definitely not hesitate,