Host Families for the Ulster Project
One of the key components in making the Project successful is that of the Host Families.
The teens coming from Northern Ireland will all be within a few months of 15 years of age, and will have completed the equivalent of our 9th grade. Typically, teens from Northern Ireland are mature in terms of responsibility. They do not have as much choice about their lives as American teens.
Although the same general age and grade level for the American host are best, any teen, who is at least 14 and will have completed 8th grade by June, will be considered as hosts. The host teens and their families must be ready to make a commitment to the Project from late June through late July, because the bridge-building effort will focus on the combined group for that month. The selection process requires a home visit with both the prospective teens and parent(s). We will also need Host Families for the two Adult Counselors (there does not need to be a teen in the home).
Host Families Required:
CATHOLIC: 2 Girl Families and 2 Boy Families needed.
PROTESTANT: 2 Girl Families and 2 Boy Families needed.
For more information contact Barbara O’Brien at (865) 675-1048
