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Why Host Siblings Can Become Family for Life

August 5, 2026 AYA Leave a Comment

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When families in the U.S. consider hosting a high school exchange student, they often focus on the role of the host parents. But in many homes, host siblings play an important role in shaping the exchange experience, too! While families do not need to have … [Read more...]

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