ECEP (Educatius Cultural Exchange Program) is currently looking for loving families to share their hearts and homes with students from a variety of countries throughout the world.

To be a host family, you have to be able to provide a student with love and support, as well as meals with your family, a bedroom with a bed and storage, and some transportation to school functions. Students come with their own insurance and spending money for their personal items such as clothes, toiletries, and entertainment.

ECEP is currently seeking permanent placements, which last the school year, and welcome families, which last about 8 weeks, while the coordinator finds the student a permanent home. Being a welcome family is a great way to introduce yourself to hosting without a year-long commitment. If you decide to be a welcome family and you would like to, you have the opportunity to become their permanent family.

Please consider this enriching experience for you and your family. You will make forever friends and learn so much about the cultures of our neighbors around the world.

They are currently seeking families for students from Japan, Spain, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Brazil.

To learn more, contact the ECEP office at (616) 951-7010. Visit them online at http://www.culturalexchangeprogram.org.