Hosts of Hope
Hosts of Hope International Orphan Hosting Program
AAI is currently not accepting applications for the Hosts of Hope International Orphan Hosting program.
About the program
Give hope to an older, orphaned child by becoming a host parent. Through the Hosts of Hope program, families can not only provide a family atmosphere during the child's 10-day stay, but also help to increase awareness of the need for adoptive families for older children. Children participating in the host programs are typically four to fourteen years old (depending on the country).
Adoption Associates, Inc.'s hosting programs in 2007, 2008, and 2009 resulted in nearly 90% of the participating children later being placed into permanent homes.
July 2009: Russia program
We were excited to welcome a Hosts of Hope summer group from Russia who were matched with host families and visited the U.S. in July!
Learn more
To learn more about how you can host one of these children or become involved in the Hosts of Hope program, please contact Larissa Koedyker, Hosts of Hope program coordinator, at 616.667.0921 or coordinator@hostsofhope.com.
Host family stories
Jackson & Lisa
Application, brochure, and agency policies
Download Hosts of Hope Preliminary Application
Supporting the Hosts of Hope program financially
Families, individuals, and businesses who are interested in supporting this program financially or through donations are also encouraged to contact us. Funds received will help to cover expenses such as travel, visas, passports, and the legal process required to coordinate the children's visit. Call 616.667.0921 or use our online donation form and select "Hosts of Hope" as your designated cause.
NOTE: If you are a family currently in the process of adoption, donation opportunities are for informational purposes only.
