Florida 4-H seeks host families for visiting Japanese youth

Laura Young  ECB Publishing, Inc.  This summer, Florida 4-H will be participating in the 4-H International Exchange Program, and they are looking for families to open their homes to host visiting youth from Japan. Host families are needed for 13 Japanese youth delegates ages 12-18 as well as two adult chaperones during July 23-Aug. 15, 2025. Host families do not need to be currently involved with 4-H, but they must have a same-gender child withing three years of the same age as the assigned exchange student. Florida 4-H Connect says, “This is an opportunity to share your family's cultural understanding, learn about new foods and customs, and possibly a new language, all while