Become a Host Home
What is a host home?
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A host home is simply a household that opens their home for a student to stay in temporarily while HOST provides case management and resources to help the student transition to a long-term, stable situation.
What does the student provide?
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Nothing. HOST students do not have the means to pay for their stay and are not asked to do so.
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Chores should not be required of students. Instead, we facilitate a living agreement that allows both parties to agree on shared responsibilities and expectations.
Who can become a host?
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Anyone with a spare room for a student can become a host home! (Home ownership is not required! Renters welcome!)
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Access to a private bathroom and laundry are huge pluses but not required.
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Those with easy access to public transportation are highly encouraged to apply!
Can hosts set rules?
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Absolutely. HOST is well aware that while students are not paying for their stay, they are still living under someone else's roof,
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Examples of expectations hosts could set are:
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No smoking in the house​
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No visitors after X o'clock
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Appliance use
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Music volume
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What does the host provide?
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The minimum a host is asked to provide is a private room with a bed, a shared or private bath, and access to the kitchen.
How do I become a host home?