Fastlady, what is your connnection with e&m? You seem to be defending them but overlooking how awful this 'misunderstanding' must have been for those people who have now had their lives turned upside down.
I posted originally to get facts which might hopefully prevent others having the same misfortune.
I think until e&m comment then no one should be telling host families its safe as it clearly wasnt for these people.
There's certainly nothing in the paperwork they gave me that explains the legalities.
Oh & someone mentioned host families receive training in an earlier post.
I was surprised when I read that as I didn't receive any & nor did any other families I spoke to.