Open your home and heart: Support a caregiver.
What does it mean to be a host family?
As a host family with Stay Close, you temporarily provide a room for a caregiver who wants to stay close to a loved one in a care institution. You offer a warm, safe and hospitable place during what is often a difficult period. It's about more than just a bed; it's about compassion and creating a place of rest.
What do you offer? The 4 B's of Stay Close
A Bed
A comfortable sleeping place for the caregiver, from a few days to several months.
A Bath
Access to sanitary facilities - private or shared bathroom.
A Board (optional)
Possibility to share meals or use kitchen facilities.
A Chat (optional)
A listening ear or warm conversation, when the caregiver needs it.
What do you get in return?
- Gratitude:The knowledge that you make a significant difference in someone's life.
- Community:You become part of the Stay Close community with other host families.
- Comprehensive Support:You don't stand alone. Stay Close offers a complete support package, including a practical starter kit, an extensive information bank full of tips and advice, and a clear agreement framework to make collaboration with caregivers run smoothly.
- Expense Reimbursement:Guests pay an expense reimbursement of 10 euros per night (15 euros with meal).
Check your location
Enter your address to see how suitable your location is for offering accommodation. We calculate travel times to care centers from your exact address - don't use just a postal code.
You will be redirected to our location check page for detailed results
Testimonials from Host Families
“After experiencing the invaluable worth of a home near the hospital ourselves, we now gladly help others less fortunate by offering a temporary-home-near-the-hospital.”
- Hella, experienced host family
Information sessions for host families
Great that you're thinking about becoming a host family and making a valuable difference in someone's life. Good news, because you can do it entirely your way. You decide how often and when.
Want to know more? Join one of our online information sessions. During these sessions, we'll go through all practical information, share testimonials from host families, and make room for all your questions.
Upcoming online information sessions:
- Monday July 7, 9am-10am
- Monday August 11, 5pm-6pm
- Monday August 25, 9am-10am
- Monday September 1, 9am-10am
Sign up and receive a link to participate. Sign up and receive a link to participate.
Ready to help or want to know more?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, lees ons Manifesto, of bekijk het support material for host families. At Stay Close, we ensure you are well prepared and supported to get started.