One (perhaps the) key role in making the Project successful is that of the Host Families. This critical and important factor means that we need to complete selection and commitment of well-matched Host Families as soon as possible.
The Northern Irish teens will all be within a few months of 15 years of age,
when they leave to come to
Although the same general age and grade level for the American host are best, any teen, which 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. Teens, which have already been involved in the Project, but will not have completed High School by summer, are encouraged to apply to continue as hosts. The selection process requires a visit with both the prospective teens and parent(s). We will also need Host Families for the two Adult Counselors from Omagh. Host Families for the Counselors do not need to have a teen at home.
If you are interested in being a Host Family, we need to hear from you promptly. In addition to the twelve Host-teen Families (including “repeaters”) in each category (Catholic boy and girl and Protestant boy and girl), we would like to have one alternate host teen in each category. Alternates will participate in all Project activities.
Anyone on our contact list can provide additional Host Family and general Ulster Project information.
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Michelle Baldwin |
647-0045 |
Lori Gaither |
722-0012 |
Wayne Griffith |
296-8442 |
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Cathy Quinn |
749-9063 |
Kristin Quigley |
514-2500 |
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