They take care of their own phone bills, school lunches, school expenses and recreation such as movies and bowling. There is no liability to the host family. If a student and host family have a misunderstanding, the PAX community coordinator provides counsel and support. If a host family has an insurmountable difficulty or an unexpected change in family life, the community coordinator will arrange for another placement for a student. The high school the student attends will determine what grade the student will enter.
PAX assumes all responsibilities for visas, visa issues and any other travel documents.
Have at least one family member over the age of 28. Provide the student with a bed and a place to study. A student may not share a bed. A student may share a room, but only with a host sibling of the same gender who is within four years of the student's age. Provide breakfast, dinner and snacks for the student.