Coming early, staying late, or showing up at the wrong time may cut into other activities that they have planned like work, school, or grocery shopping. Each time that you leave, make sure to confirm the time that you will return for your next visit. Consistency will be very important to your continued success. The second meeting can be the toughest one of all if you do not have something already planned. Your family may have some small need, but since they are also new to this situation, they are feeling their boundaries and will not want to seem rude or pushy with your time.
Planned activities are an absolute requirement.
Since your family may not speak English, previous students have recommended physical activities like going places and doing things, as opposed to trying to strike up a conversation. Therefore, dependable transportation is also going to be a necessity. Do not be afraid to look around and see if they need stuff. Many refugees arrive here with very little and LSS is not always able to give them everything they need. Thrift stores and flea markets can be an excellent source of stuff, so, included in the appendix is an exhaustive list of thrift stores and flea markets in the area.