My Family Abroad

A Community-Based Cultural Exchange Program

The Alliance Française of Seattle is proud to partner with MyFamilyAbroad, a cultural exchange program that connects families in France and the United States through a trusted international community. 

MyFamilyAbroad is built on a simple belief: Authentic cultural exchange grows from trust, reciprocity, and shared everyday life between families. 

Rather than focusing on one-directional experiences, the program encourages family-to-family exchange relationships that evolve naturally over time — all within a secure, supportive, and accessible framework. 

Get Involved: Hosting in Seattle

Are you based in the Seattle area and interested in hosting a French student in your home?

The heart of this program is immersion. As a host, you provide the opportunity for French visitors to practice their English and experience the authentic culture of the Pacific Northwest. While the focus is on your guest's English progress (rather than the host's French practice), the benefits go both ways. Through the reciprocal exchange model, participating families also have the opportunity to travel to France and be hosted by families within the same trusted community. 

A Community of Trust

Families who join MyFamilyAbroad become part of a carefully curated community. All participating families are interviewed, vetted, and supported to ensure a safe and meaningful exchange experience. 

This community-based approach allows families to share culture, language, and daily life in a natural and human way. 

Why Families Choose MyFamilyAbroad

Families values MyFamilyAboard for its:

  • Community-first philosophy
  • Simple and transparent process
  • Strong focus on safety and trust
  • Affordable pricing, designed to make immersion accessible
  • Long-term, reciprocal relationships between families

Exclusive Benefits for Alliance Française Families

As part of the partnership between MyFamilyAbroad and the Alliance Française, families who register through the Alliance benefit from exclusive partner advantages, including a free credits for immersion stays. 

This benefit reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to promoting accessible, high-quality cultural exchange. 

Learn More

Families interested in joining the MyFamilyAbroad community are invited to attend an upcoming online information session, where the program philosophy, community model, and practical details will be presented. 

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Contact

For questions, please contact:
Email: info@afseattle.org
Web: www.myfamilyabroad.com