Make a Difference
ABC Host Family
Becoming a host family with A Better Chance (ABC) is an extraordinary opportunity to enrich both a student's life and your own. Our host families create meaningful connections that can last a lifetime.
“Words can never express all that my host family means to me and so I’ll briefly say that I will always carry you in my heart for the rest of my days”
– Caridad, ABC graduate
Open your home, open their future
Becoming a host family is about creating a warm, welcoming community connection for our Scholars. As a host family, you'll have the wonderful opportunity to share your local knowledge, provide a friendly face, and offer a "home away from home" for a bright young student. Your role is simple: be yourself and open your heart.
A typical experience
As a host family, you will welcome a Scholar into your home on Tuesday afternoons/evenings for dinner and then one weekend a month. Whether it's hanging out, enjoying family dinners, sharing in family movie nights, or participating in family activities, Scholars become a part of your family.
Your Scholar will fit right into your family's rhythm, whether your household is bustling with children's activities or embraces a more leisurely lifestyle. Just like any other family member, they join in supporting siblings' activities, such as cheering at soccer games or attending dance recitals. They thrive in simply being a part of your family's unique journey.
Don't think of Scholars as guests—they're another child in your home, sharing in your routines, traditions, and spontaneous moments. The commitment is flexible, allowing families to engage with Scholars in ways that naturally suit their lifestyles.
What makes a great host family?
Host families come in all shapes and sizes—whether you have children, are a couple without kids, are empty nesters, or are single, the most important qualities are love, acceptance, and a willingness to embrace new experiences.
Want to learn more?
If you are interested in applying to be a host family and want to learn more, fill out the form below, and someone will contact you. If you've chosen to become a host family, please download the application below, complete it, and return it to us.
Host Family Application
If being a host family sounds like a possibility for your family, please download and complete the host family application. You can return completed applications to hostfamily@andoverabc.org . Thank you!