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Host Families

Did you know MLHS has a thriving international student program?  This is one way MLHS carries out its mission in God’s kingdom.  We have an international mission field right here in our backyard.  In order to carry out this mission, it is important to have host families who are willing to love, care for, and share their faith with these international students.

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Hosting is a vital part of our International Program at Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Without the help of caring families and individuals, our program cannot support international students. Hosting serves as a unique opportunity to serve the Lord and take part in the Great Commission. It allows you to engage with another culture in an unprecedented way, and learn about other countries through the eyes of one of its citizens.

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All host families are also granted a stipend that comes directly out of the international students tuition. This stipend is meant to protect willing hosts who may not have the financial stability to support another person. The stipend allotted provides our host families support in the household and helps ensure each international student is well taken care of.

Host Application Process

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We are excited that you are applying to be a host at Manitowoc Lutheran High School! Listed below are requirements in order to host an international student at MLHS:
 

  •  You have an operating kitchen

  • You have an operating bathroom

  • You have a living room

  • You have a spare bedroom with a door and window

  • Your house is relatively clean

  • You are WELS or WELS affiliated

Why must you be WELS affiliated?​​​

One of our goals as a Lutheran high school is to provide a Christ-centered education for our students. Given we are a Lutheran school, our doctrine directly relates with our denomination. This is in no way a speculation of anyone’s faith, but is meant to preserve the doctrine taught to our students. Contradictory dogma acts as a blockade between people and the Holy Spirit. This requirement to be a host is put in place to serve our students as they learn theology at MLHS—not a means to further separate Christians from one another.

Manitowoc Lutheran High School selects host families according to the requirements shown above. There is no discrimination based on age, race, class, family structure, or distance. Our priority is connecting international students with families who have similar interests and outlooks, to ensure the best compatibility possible. 

 

If you have problems or need direction with this online application, please contact Manitowoc Lutheran’s International Program Director at rruediger@mlhslancers.org.

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Fill Out Application

Complete the ONLINE APPLICATION or Fillable PDF Application (download to fill out)

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Recommendations

Provide a personal and pastoral recommendation to aid our program in providing our international students a well-suited host family. Both recommendations can be found attached on pages 5 & 6 of the Fillable PDF Application.

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Host Family Handbook

This is a Host Family Handbook meant to acquaint a potential host family to their role in an international student's life and their responsibilities for the student's welfare.

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Respite Care

If you are in need of respite care, please fill out this Respite Care Application, so that your needs are properly met.

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