The AC will phone and talk to the student and to a member of the host family each month. The report is dated with the date the AC spoke to everyone and documented with pertinent information on how the student and host family are progressing with their homestay experience. The key to success is achieved with communication. Please be aware that your AC is an advocate for both the host family and the student. The monthly reports are sent to the agency in the country the student is coming from.
Most agencies send the reports to the natural parents.
The monthly report is taken in confidence and when you are speaking to the AC over the phone it is important that this is done when the student is not listening. Please be aware that we are not mind readers and appreciate all the documentation necessary to solve any problems when they are little mole hills . Because problems have a tendency to grow into mountains when communication breaks down. During the orientation you will be given a duotang which contains information to help you with hosting. There is no material written that can explain how sometimes individuals cannot adjust to certain lifestyles.