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Host Families Sought For Foreign Exchange Students

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

CASE, Cultural Academic Student Exchange, a nonprofit organization founded in 1988, will be placing foreign exchange students in Florida for a second school year. Students come from 23 participating countries in Europe, Asia, South America and North America. CASE is excited to include students from the YES scholarship program this school year. These young high school students are from Bangladesh, West Bank, Bahrain, Jordan, Pakistan, Kuwait, and Yemen. They come to the US to experience first-hand the operation of such American ideals as the free-market economy, democratic principles and community service. The ultimate goal of the CASE program is to increase international understanding and create good will among all nations.

Host families for students are needed in Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Hernando counties. All students speak English, are between 15 and 18 years old, have spending money and insurance. Host families provide a bed and up to two meals a day. Exchange students can share a room with a family member of the same sex who is within 5 years of age, the exchange student must have his or her own bed.

School districts have limited spots available for foreign exchange students. By deciding to host now you’ll have a lot more time getting to know your student and building a lasting bond before they arrive. CASE also offers an outbound program for American Students to travel abroad. For more information contact Debbie Rich at 941-896-5230 or 1-888-430-4795