Foster Grandparents Program

Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. All you need to join is the ability to give the kind of comfort and love that sets a child on the path toward a successful future. If you’re 55 or older and want to share your experience and compassion, you have what it takes to be a Foster Grandparent.

Goals of the Foster Grandparents Program

• To enable Foster Grandparent volunteers to remain physically and mentally active and to enhance self-esteem through participation in community service.
• To enable children, less than 21 years of age, with exceptional or special needs to achieve improved educational, physical, mental, emotional, and social development.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be 55 years of age or older.
• On a limited income.
• Must be physically able to serve 15 to 40 hours a week.

Benefits

• A non-taxable, hourly stipend.
• Meet new people and make new friends.
• Learn new skills.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Monthly in-service training.
• An annual physical.
• Attend an annual recognition event and receive awards based on hours of service.
• The love of some very special children.

Where They Serve

• Day Care Centers.
• Head Start Programs.
• Schools.
• Youth and Family Service Centers.

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