My Family Abroad

A Community-Based Cultural Exchange Program

The Alliance Française of Portland 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.

The program encourages family-to-family exchange relationships that evolve naturally over time — all within a secure, supportive, and accessible framework.




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 value MyFamilyAbroad 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.


Unlock Your Alliance Member Benefits

As part of the partnership between My Family Abroad and the Alliance Française, families who register through the Alliance benefit from exclusive partner advantages, including free credits for immersion stays.  Benefits include:

  • Credits Code AFPortlandMFA26
  • Priority access To French families
  • MFA Credits When you host
  • Fast validation Profile verified quickly

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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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Program Details & Host Families

Explore the full program information, including logistics, expectations, and the list of participating families.

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PARKING

Street parking on SW 20th St. facing the Kamm House is limited. Free parking is available in Lot A at SW 18th and SW Columbia. Please obtain a parking pass from the office. After 6 pm weekdays, students may park in the Willamette Dental lot at SW 20th and SW Jefferson as available.

OFFICE HOURS

The Alliance office is open 10am-3pm Monday through Friday.
Call us at 503.223.8388 during business hours or leave a message.
Email us at  info@afportland.org.

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