BECOME A HOST
Expand A Child's HorizonsFrontier Horizon exists to bridge the gap between vulnerable children and your heartfelt desire to make a difference. Our international child hosting programs offer a unique opportunity to transform lives by bringing orphans (both social and biological) to the United States and Canada. Each year, we match children with loving host families who provide a nurturing home for 4 to 9 weeks during the summer or over the winter holiday break. This formative experience opens a world of opportunities for everyone involved, creating deep and empowering relationships that are as unique as the children and families themselves. Hosting an international orphan initiates a journey of love, commitment, and lasting impact.
Understanding Hosting
Once you have completed the necessary steps to qualify as a host family, you will welcome a child into your home for the duration of the program. There’s no need to create extravagant experiences; simply share your everyday life with them. Whether it’s spending a week at the lake, enjoying sports, having movie nights, or hosting BBQs, the goal is to provide a safe and loving environment where trust can grow and relationships can thrive.
At the end of the hosting session, all children return to their home countries. However, this doesn’t have to be the end of your relationship. Many families continue to support and stay connected with their hosted children in various meaningful ways. Some pursue adoption, while others establish long-term, surrogate family relationships. Hosting is just the beginning of your compassionate journey, not the end.
Bridging Distances, Connecting Hearts
At Frontier Horizon, our mission extends across the globe, bringing hope and support to vulnerable children in Ukraine, Colombia, and Nicaragua. Each country offers unique opportunities for involvement, whether through hosting, impact trips, or donations. Here is an overview of our current programming and how you can make a difference.
COLOMBIA
NICARAGUA
UKRAINE
Hosting Vocabulary
Below are some definitions of terms that are helpful to know as you navigate your hosting journey with Frontier Horizon:
AVAILABLE: Children designated as “Available” are available for hosting with Frontier Horizon. All the children profiled in the Colombian program profiles and many of the children in the Ukrainian program are also available for adoption. However, each situation is unique and should be considered with a Frontier Horizon representative.
HOSTED: Children designated as “HOSTED” have a family committed to hosting them in the coming session and are therefore not available for hosting consideration.
HOST ONLY: The children profiled in Frontier Horizon’s Nicaragua program are “Host Only,” meaning they are not available for adoption. The reason for this is explicated in the introduction of the Nicaraguan program page. This program provides amazing opportunities for the children and families that engage it. We encourage you to visit the page to learn more about this unique program.
CHILDREN WITH GUARDIANS: Children in the Frontier Horizon Ukrainian program designated as “Children with guardians,” live with an extended family member or qualified caregiver. The guardian system in Ukraine is very similar to the foster care system in the US and Canada. Successfully adopting a child living in a guardian home is extremely rare for a multiplicity of reasons. Details regarding this challenge can be discussed with a Frontier Horizon representative.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Children noted with a “special needs” allocation have demonstrated or been diagnosed with physical and/or developmental challenges.
Quick Links
Hosting Steps List
A checklist for prospective hosts
Hosting Handbook
A detailed guide to the hosting program
Home Safety Visit Info
Preparation tips. for prospective families
Hosting Application
Ready to become a host? Complete the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers
Meet the Children
Open Your Heart and Home
Thank you for your interest in supporting a vulnerable child through our hosting program. At this time, we are transitioning to a new system and currently do not have any children available for hosting.
Please check back soon, as we will update this page once the new system is live and children are available to search. Your continued support is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to connecting you with opportunities to make a lasting impact in the near future.
