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{{tribe-header|{{PAGENAME}}}} {{rfe-draft}} [[File:Trustroots-families-tribe-map.png|right|250px]] As of December 2018 there are 888 families on [[Trustroots]]. It's pretty easy [https://www.trustroots.org/search?tribe=families to find families that host] on the map. ------------------ ''Below is some older content related to Couchsurfing family. We can probably rewrite/reuse some of this and make it nice.'' Welcome to Couchsurfing Family! '''''The following is an outline of a working model for Family Welcome. It has been created with the [http://www.utoronto.ca/divenv/mts/glossary.html#d developed] world in mind. Please do not edit this page without discussing it first in the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9949 Family Welcome Group] or contacting one of the group moderators. This is largely because this page will be translated into other languages, which will mean making the same changes in multiple languages.''''' == Languages == This wiki page should be translated into more languages. How many more? The more the merrier. Contact one of the moderators of the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=9949 Family Welcome Group] if you can help with translations. * [[File:1VQT.jpg|30px|]] [[Family Welcome France]] en français * [[File:German-flag10009.gif|30px]] [[Family Welcome in German]] * [[File:Spanish flag2.jpg|30px]] [[Family Welcome in Spanish]] * [[File:Flag of Italy.png|30px]] [[Family CouchSurfing in Italian]] * [[File:Senyera.png|30px]] [[Family Welcome in Catalan]] * [[File:Srbija.png|30px]] [[Family Welcome in Serbian]] == Defining a CS Family == A CS Family is a couple or a person who has one child or several children, ready to host people or an other family, and/or willing to travel and being host by a family. The Family Welcome concept is an opportunity to make the connection between parents and even between children. We all know that travelling make a good education, meeting different cultures, different peoples. CS is also some kind of School of tolerance and open minded opinions. The CS Family Welcome concept include Single with children, couples with or almost with children, people living with brothers, sisters or parents together, married couples, divorced fathers and mothers, people alone,... but willing to invite families at their place. == Communication / Country Groups == The Family Welcome concept is destinated only to be known inside the CS network. We also encourage all CS ambassadors, volunteers, moderators to communicate worldwide about the CS Family concept. Please detail the link of the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=513 Main Family Welcome Group] and even the [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.0004505bbf5463b2ff1da&ll=8.407168,7.03125&spn=162.214726,360&z=1 World CS Family Welcome Map], a very useful tool to localise all active CS family in the world. You can also find a Family group for many countries, where you can communicate with the local languages (and even in english), where some local families events are organised. Here are the list of the differents Family Country Groups: [[File:FrenchFamily2.JPG|thumb|380px|right|[http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=16134 An example of country group: French Family]]] === In Europe === [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=16134 France], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=13138 Spain], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=18007 Portugal], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=19822 Switzerland], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=15572 Poland], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=12394 London] === In America === [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=18315 South America], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=19353 Canada], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=19279 Brazil] === In Asia === [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=11929 Japan], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=19430 Asia] == The Family Welcome Map == [[File:World Family Welcome Map petit.JPG|thumb|300px|right|[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.0004505bbf5463b2ff1da&ll=28.304381,10.195313&spn=137.443747,360&z=2 Click here to access to the Map]]] A first draft of a network of CS Family Maps has now been created. [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.0004505bbf5463b2ff1da&ll=26.431228,7.03125&spn=138.0955,360&z=2 The global map] now has links to five seperate continent maps: [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.0004504081e0fdd4d5ece&ll=50.625073,-95.449219&spn=65.84145,186.328125&z=3 North America], [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.0004504081e0fdd4d5ece&ll=-27.994401,-63.984375&spn=84.047654,186.328125&z=3 South America], [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.0004505bbf5463b2ff1da&ll=56.022948,12.744141&spn=29.017586,93.164063&z=4 Europe], and one map for [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.000450408bd0d15ddbf38&z=2 Africa, Middle East, Oceania and Asia]. From the [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.0004505bbf5463b2ff1da&ll=56.022948,12.744141&spn=29.017586,93.164063&z=4 Europe's Map], you can find the link for some specific country's Map, like the one for [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.000455631b07e074b6178&ll=46.920255,3.010254&spn=8.765669,23.291016&z=6 France], [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.00045d224c38e8e684c64&z=6 Germany], [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.00046356fc651dcc16341&z=6 United Kingsdom], [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.000469f194609876e5f65&ll=61.752331,15.380859&spn=12.201856,46.582031&z=5 Sweden], [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.000469f1fb1b1f4c56874 Spain], [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.000469f19864999a6e81b&ll=50.509933,4.158325&spn=2.040166,5.822754&z=8 Belgium] and [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111108041083507430561.000447cb15cb967c72009&ll=52.589701,12.392578&spn=31.423902,93.164063&z=4 the Rest of Europe]. === How to appear on it ? === If you want to appear on this map, please join the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=11801 Family Welcome Map Group], and you will be on the map automatically, just read the guideline of this group to know what to respect to appear on the map, here are the rules to respect: * New Members are added to the map - please WAIT - the info is transferred to Google Maps by a moderator. If you are a NEW member of this group, you don't have to ask us to put you on the map. This will happen a few days after you are member of this group! (if it is delayed - it can be because of other problems - as life is full of surprices...). DO NOT ASK IF YOU ARE A NEW MEMBER - please wait ... One week after - you can check if the info is correct and the link works - please let us know is something needs to be corrected. * Map talk only - No couchsearch! (do it at the family welcome group) - a presentation of your place is OK. The best way is to make personal and direct couch requests to the specific families, who are a good match. You can use the map to find people. A representation of your place is OK to do in the group post - we try this as a test period and we will see how it goes... (please make direct msg to the people you want to contact and do not post it in the group - please) * Can you host more than your profile says? If you can host more then you describe on your profile or want to get off the map - please send a message to the family welcome google map group post. * GROUP REQUIREMENTS: If you can not meet the requirements please leave and rejoin the group later when you can. Thank you. * HOST AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE: A family with only one member doesn't exist. So please ask us only to put you on the map when you can host at least 2 people. * COMPLETE PROFILE: with photo & couch info & info about yourselves: please fill out the profile with photo and enough info to get an impression about you & your family and the couch info ... Notice that half empty profiles or hidden profiles will be deleted from the map - newcommers will have a short period to do the work * BE ACTIVE: log in & update your profile, if your profile has not been logged in for months - then you risk being deleted as the map is for active hosts === Legend of the Map === {| class="wikitable" style="left;border:solid 1px;" |- |colspan="10" | |- |style="background:#FFFFFF;"|'''Symbol''' |style="background:#efefef;"|'''Meaning''' |style="background:#FFFFFF;"|'''Symbol''' |style="background:#efefef;"|'''Meaning''' |- |style="background:#FFFFFF;"|[[File:Punaise bleu.JPG]] |style="background:#efefef;"|A family, a person or several people who can host 2 persons |style="background:#efefef;"|[[File:Punaise rouge.JPG]] |style="background:#efefef;"|A family, a person or several people who can host 3 persons |- |style="background:#FFFFFF;"|[[File:Punaise verte.JPG]] |style="background:#efefef;"|A family, a person or several people who can host 4 persons |style="background:#FFFFFF;"|[[File:Punaise bleu vert.JPG]] |style="background:#efefef;"|A family, a person or several people who can host 5 persons |- |style="background:#FFFFFF;"|[[File:Punaise jaune.JPG]] |style="background:#efefef;"|A family, a person or several people who can host more than 5 persons |style="background:#FFFFFF;"|[[File:Punaise violette.JPG]] |style="background:#efefef;"|A family, a person or several people who can host many persons (mostly on the ground and/or in a tent) |} == Icon == CS Family hosts may want to add an icon to their profile as well as a link to this wiki page explaining that they are rural hosts. Possible ideas for an icon are: [[File:Children Welcome.jpg]] [[File:Children.jpg]] To add an icon for Family Welcome to your couch description, just copy paste the code below: <nowiki><a href="http://couchwiki.org/en/Family_Welcome"><img src="http://couchwiki.org/public/images/3/37/Children_Welcome.jpg"></a></nowiki> Note: The code is to put an icon in your couch description (that's the code for the first icon above). More ideas are '''MOST''' welcome! There is no reason to only have one icon, the greater the variety the better. Contact one of the Family Welcome Group moderators to let us know your ideas ! == The Family Welcome Team == === The Management Team === Here is the list of the people who manage the CS Family Welcome Concept: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=29UPF0K Lieke] groupmoderator and European moderator, at your service <br /> [http://www.couchsurfing.org/GMOMKIDS Gina] North-American moderator <br /> [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=7IMNI9U Rossana] South- and Central-American moderator <br /> [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=K8SLXA Natasha] Asian moderator <br /> [http://www.couchsurfing.org/CAPTAIN-CARL Carl] Australian moderator <br /> [http://www.couchsurfing.org/TICCSA Sarah] African moderator <br /> [http://www.couchsurfing.org/CHESSCZES Czeslaw] founder of the Family Welcome concept <br /> === The Map Team === Here is the team who share the Family Welcome Map. They need some help to add to the map the persons who would like to. So here are the persons to contact if you can bring them some help: [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=3N6X2XF Alwin], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=29UPF0K Lieke], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=1SUVHKP Jonny and Joelle], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2IOJB9U Karen], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2OWMM8A Bart and Patti], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=NRO9P Linda], [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2BLC6H5 Sage Po]. == Examples == Listed below are some examples of Family Welcome hosts all over the world: In [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2OWMM8A United States] In [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=16134 France] In [http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/irishcalypso/ Ireland] In [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=7IMNI9U Uruguay] In [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=K8SLXA Vietnam] In [http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=3N6X2XF Belgium] == Family Welcome – guidelines for hosts and guests == The guidelines in a CS Family experience remain the same as a global Couchsurfing experience. '''Check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/wiki/How_to_be_a_good_host "How to be a good host"] page''' '''Check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/wiki.html?page_requested=How_to_be_a_good_guest "How to be a good guest"] page''' === How to '''CouchSurf with your kids''' === Many [[CouchSurfer]]s don't have a lot of space in their house. But some do. Your best bet is probably to find other families. Plus, since you will be traveling with a group (your family) make sure to give ample notice before hand. It can be a highly enriching experience for you, your kids, and the host family, and the more everyone knows what to expect ahead of time, the more smoothly everything will go. * '''Practice Ahead of Time''': Stay with family or friends... get your kids used to staying, eating, and sleeping at someone else's house. Take the opportunity to teach them manners and good habits, and how to be a guest in someone's home. * '''Host Someone''': Give your kids a pre-taste of what couchsurfing is about by hosting someone. Let them practice their good manners, the art of discussion, and being good hosts. * '''Plan Ahead''': Let your host know well in advance- about your family (the specifics- ages, stages of development, special needs, routine) your specific plans, and anything special requests you have. * '''Surf with other families, or couples interested in starting a family''': Especially in big cities, these people shouldn't be too hard to find. Start ahead of time and spend time looking through profiles and communicating with people. * '''Get your kids MEGA involved''': Explain to them what couchsurfing is! Let them help you pick people to request... start learning a language with them, help them pick out a house-warming gift! * '''Make your kids a bigger part of your profile''': Make your profile a 'several people' one and put details up about each member of that family. * '''Be EXTRA careful''': You're not a single twenty-something hitchhiking go with the flow backpacker- and even if you are, your kids aren't. Take emergency contact info, hotel info in case, taxi cab info, etc... Be especially thourough when reading over profiles and selecting people to surf with. * '''Ease into it''': Heaven knows couchsurfing for the first time can be scary enough for us, imagine what your kids might be feeling! Be open with them, and take their feelings into consideration when making plans to meet your host, number of nights, etc. Especially for trips in foreign countries where kids are already out of their comfort zone. * How to '''Couchsurf with people who have kids''': Pay extra special attention to emailing in advance, giving all the details nec., and doing the work. Be an extra helpful and considerate guest. The host has already got kids, they don't need another one to look after! Offer to make dinner or help out with the kids. Interact with the kids and get them interested in couchsurfing if they're not already. Respect the family's privacy and need for alone time. === At Home with Young Children === People of the family-welcome-group are very willing to open their house for families or lonely travelers. Of course their are some differences surfing someones couch if there are children at home or not. Please take a look at [http://couchwiki.org/en/Couchsurfing_In_Homes_With_Young_Children this page] where is clearly explained how to behave when you are surfing a family couch. You'll find information about : * how to introduce yourself towards the children * play time * compasionate communication * gifts * food * knives, lighters, medication, mace, valuables * departure But a bit of common sence always helps ;-) There is a [http://couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=513 family welcome group]. == Upcoming CS Family Events == * [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=12149 CS Family Meeting in Luxembourg] * [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=20611 CS Family Meeting in Poland] {{stub}} [[Category:Travel]] [[Category:Tribes]]
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