Foster Grandparent Program
The Foster Grandparent Program provides opportunities for seniors age 55 or older to help children who have fallen behind in reading, writing, and math skills. They help children in schools and in the Head Start program. The one-on-one daily attention the Foster Grandparents provide is the heart of the program. While improving the lives of the children they serve, Foster Grandparents also profoundly enrich their own lives.
If you are at least 55 years of age, meet certain income eligibility requirements, love children, and are willing to volunteer 15-to-40 hours a week, you can apply to become a Foster Grandparent.
Eligibility
Foster Grandparents must:
- Be 55 years of age or older
- Volunteer to serve an average of 15-40 hours a week
- Have limited income
- Drive their own car
- Pass FBI fingerprint test
- Love to help children
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Benefits
- $2.65 per hour tax-free monthly stipend
- Meal reimbursements, paid holidays and sick leave
- Recognition events
- Pre-service and on-going training
- Annual physical examination
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