Host Family Commitment

HOST FAMILY STRUCTURE

• Have at least one child attending a Wilton School (preferably High School) when the ABC Scholar begins.

TIME REQUIREMENTS

• Available to host the ABC scholar for all four years during high school. This fulfilling opportunity includes hosting the Scholar one Sunday a month starting at 12 PM through 7 PM and one full weekend a month during the calendar school year. Note that Scholars return to their homes during school vacations and three-day weekends.
• Attend the host family orientation prior to the start of school, as well as ABC social events during the year, including the ABC parent’s weekend and graduation party.
• Support their host daughter by periodically attending activities that she is involved in.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Two recommendations from Wilton families who have known the host family for at least two years.

Please note that host families are not required or expected to support scholars financially. ABC covers all expenses for its Scholars. By creating a loving and warm environment in their homes, host families are helping our Scholars thrive and experience the best of our community. This is priceless.

In accordance with the policy of the National ABC organization, ABC of Wilton will conduct a background check of any adults (18 and over,) living in the host parent’s home. For more information on how you can be a part of this fulfilling opportunity as part of an ABC Scholar’s journey, please contact Julie Fowler at jfowlerabcwilton@gmail.com.