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Welcome to California's San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles Region

Aimee Stein - Area Administrator
E-mail: chiaimee@chinet.org

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Aimee Stein (center) with daughters, Josie and Sarah.

ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM

By volunteering to open your home and heart to our World's young people, you are donating to them an uncommon gift; an offer of friendship, a willingness to share yourself, community and our way of life, along with a genuine interest in learning about other cultures and customs. CHI host families are special people of extraordinary goodwill and generosity of spirit. Most important of all, they are willing to make a difference in their own family, their community, their country and ultimately the World. Be a part of the magic!!

Area high schools participating in the Academic Year Program are:

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Job Opportunities

Academic Coordinator positions are available in Los Angeles County, Kern County and Ventura County areas. Earn Supplemental Income working with high school age students from around the World! Responsibilities include finding loving host families, counseling the students while they are here in the U.S. and working closely with the local high school and host families to ensure a good experience for all. More information about these positions can be found on our Coordinator Opportunities page. If interested, please contact Area Administrator, Aimee Stein, at 866-893-5028.

GROUP HOMESTAY PROGRAM

Host families participating in this program have the unique opportunity of experiencing what it's like to have a foreign student as a member of their family for a short period of time (programs vary from 4 days on up to 6 weeks.) This CHI Homestay Program generally runs from 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Students participate in English classes in the mornings and cultural activities in the afternoon. CHI invites host families to join us on afternoon activities. We can help with any and all transportation problems. If you are interested in becoming a host family for one of these students, contact Area Administrator, Aimee Stein at chiaimee@chinet.org.

 

Arriving Groups:

Cities Dates Student Info Contact Person
Bakersfield December 26th –
January 5th		 Japanese students Diane Baker
dianeschimail@yahoo.com
661-587-9047
Additional information: This area will host Japanese students for two weeks. You and your family will enjoy learning about Japan by hosting while helping these Junior High/High School students improve their English. We have an active itinerary planned. Please join us by hosting a foreign exchange student.
 
Cities Dates Student Info Contact Person
Lancaster December 26th –
January 5th		 Japanese students Monica Tallakson
monicatallakson@yahoo.com
661-946-0590
Additional information: These areas will host Japanese students for two weeks. You and your family will enjoy learning about Japan by hosting while helping these elementary school students improve their English. We have an active itinerary planned. Please join us by hosting a foreign exchange student.

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