Safety & Trust
Student Support and Safety Procedures
Students have a designated IEM contact in San Diego to coordinate homestay, check-ins, and other support services.
Student support
How We Support Students
Guardianship
Local support for school, health, and everyday needs when guardianship is included.
Host-Family Screening
Host parents and adult household members complete background checks, and the home is reviewed before placement.
Student Well-Being
High school students receive monthly check-ins and have access to local support.
Emergency Support
Students and families can use the emergency line and established response process when urgent help is needed.
Program details
Insurance, Documents, and Family Communication
Insurance
Health and travel coverage is arranged before arrival.
F-1 and School Documents
IEM helps families understand the required documents and coordinates with the issuing school.
Parent Communication
Families receive monthly updates and can contact the local IEM team.
Our safeguards
Student Support at a Glance
Host-family screening
Guardianship support, when applicable
Monthly check-ins with students and families
Emergency response and escalation procedures
Insurance and F-1 school-document guidance
