Schools

FOR SCHOOLS

When your campus can't

house a student, we can — fast.

HomePort partners with schools as a standing safety net: vetted host families ready for emergencies, short breaks, or year-round housing, wherever your students need a bed tonight.

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ANY EVENTUALITY

Built for the moments your campus can't cover

Schools call HomePort for situations a dorm room can't solve — for one night, one break, or a full term.

FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCE

A parent can't travel in time

When a family emergency means a student can't go home right away, we place them with a vetted local family instead.

CALENDAR GAPS

Breaks, closures between terms

International students who can't fly home for a short break get a place to stay instead of an empty campus.

INTERIM HOUSING

Pending review or transition

While a disciplinary or housing matter is being resolved, a student still needs a safe place to stay.

WHAT PARTNERING INCLUDES

One flexible program, built around your school's needs

Whether it's a single night or a full academic year, every placement gets the same careful review and support.

What we provide

Carefully vetted, background-checked local host families

Safe, supportive homes for both short and extended stays

Individualized placement review to match the right family

Coverage for breaks, transitions, urgent situations, and interim housing

Emergency and last-minute placement options

Why schools choose HomePort

Maintains continuity of care when dorms close

Reduces administrative burden during high-need periods

A trusted, vetted alternative to hotels or informal arrangements

Strengthens your school's ability to support international families

Supports student wellbeing and a sense of belonging

RESPONSE TIME

From call to placement

This is the timeline our partner schools plan around for urgent requests.

Now

You call your coordinator

One number, one point of contact, day or night for active partner schools.

We confirm availability

We check vetted families near your campus and confirm who can take the student.

24h

Student is placed

Most placements land within a day. Emergency cases can move faster.

Ongoing check-ins

Your coordinator stays in the loop with the school and the family until the student returns to campus.

WHY SCHOOLS PARTNER WITH US

One partner, every scenario

Whether it's one night or a full year, the standard of care doesn't change.

Rapid placement

Emergency requests are placed within 24–48 hours through our standing family network.

Vetted, background-checked homes

Every host family passes a background check and in-home visit before joining our network.

A dedicated coordinator

Your school gets one point of contact who knows their policies and your students.

Flexible terms

A single night, a school break, or a full academic year — the same network covers all of it.

Consistent standards

The same care and safety standards apply whether it's an emergency placement or a planned one.

Simple billing

One invoice per school, itemized by student and dates, no matter how many placements happen.

TRUSTED BY

Schools that partner with HomePort

Boarding and day schools that rely on our network for planned and emergency housing.

Archbishop Riordan High School

San Francisco, CA

Saddle River Day School

Saddle River, NJ

The Storm King School

Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Kevin Jacobson

The Storm King School

"We want to share a tremendous thank you to the HomePort team for helping our student find a great short-term placement during the holiday break. Everything was handled with quick action, clear communication, and a level of care we truly value. The support, efficiency, and trusted HomePort network made all the difference. This was a big task, and it was executed seamlessly."