Summer Host Program 2011

This is your chance of a lifetime to do something wonderful, your opportunity to welcome an orphaned child into your home. Some of these children never had, or were too little and don't remember as far back to when they did have a normal family life, and you can change that. You can show them what a loving family is all about, give them an option of being a son or a daughter, be loved and cared for. You can help them learn English, introduce them to our culture, immerse them into an atmosphere of happiness.

You can open your heart to love a little boy or girl from another country.

CHILDREN:
Children are 7 years of age and older. We will invite sibling groups for this host program.

PARENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Married couples and single parents can participate.
• Applicants must be at least 25 years old.
• It is acceptable to have children already at home.
• There are no religious restrictions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is a Host Program?
A: Host program is a wonderful opportunity to invite an orphaned child into your home to interact with your family, and to introduce her to our way of life. It's an opportunity to share our values, share our beliefs, share our culture, and also to learn something from them. You will be able to see how this child interacts with you, with your children, and how your children learn and interact with her.

Q: When is this Host Program?
A: The next upcoming host program is scheduled for this summer. We are working on finalizing the exact dates, but as previous programs, this one is likely to start late June or early July.

Q: How long is this program?
A: Summer programs are usually about 2 to 3 weeks long, depending on how schedules here, and in the country of origin, match.

Q: We live in ... can we host?
A: Yes! If you live in any of the 50 states, then you can participate in this program.

Q: What do I need to start?
A:You can download an application to host here. Or tell us that you are interested by filling out this form.

Q: Have you ever done this before?
A: Yes! World Links regularly invited children for both Winter and Summer host programs since 1998. We were one of the first agencies to do host programs in the United States, and we will continue this tradition for years to come.

Q: Is there more information?
A: We are compiling an updated Q&A for this program. Please ask your questions here, and we will answer it and possibly include it in this Q&A.