Host Families

Our ABC Host Families provide a “home away from home,” for each ABC of Wilton Scholar. Each new incoming Scholar is thoughtfully paired with a Host Family for the four years they live in Wilton.

Each month for one weekend, plus one Sunday afternoon/evening, our Host Families open their hearts and homes through this meaningful immersive experience. It is an opportunity for the Scholar to connect to the wide Wilton community through being part of a caring family.

The Scholars quickly become a part of their Host Family’s life and participate as a family member in all of their activities during their time together. Many Host Families report that this is one of the most rewarding things they have ever done and feel transformed by their experience. They find the Scholars inspiring in ways they couldn’t have imagined and the relationship grows to a lifelong bond.

For more information about the Host Family commitment, click here.

To become a host family or ABC volunteer in another capacity, please contact Julie Fowler at jfowlerabcwilton@gmail.com. 

Pictured: The MacDonalds with JoAnna, who was an A Better Chance of Wilton Scholar for four years—shared meals, weekend outings, and memories that transformed an academic opportunity into a lasting, family‑like bond.