Foster Grandparent Program

The Foster Grandparent Program connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and youth. Volunteers mentor, support and help some of the most vulnerable children in the United States.

Across the country, Foster Grandparents help these children in many ways including:

• Tutoring children with low literacy skills
• Mentoring troubled teenagers and young mothers
• Caring for premature infants and children with physical disabilities and severe illnesses.

Foster Grandparents are individuals age 60 and over who thrive on direct interaction with children, who believe they can make a difference in children’s lives, and who can commit to 15-40 hours per week. Income-eligible Foster Grandparents receive a modest stipend to offset the costs of volunteering.

Foster Grandparents are able to make strong emotional connections with children and get a great deal of satisfaction from making a difference in their lives.

In addition, Foster Grandparents receive the following:

• A tax free stipend of $2.65 per hour
• A daily lunch
• Transportation to and from job site
• Mileage reimbursement
• A yearly physical exam
• Accident and liability insurance
• Paid leave time

If you are interested in becoming a Foster Grandparent, or if you wish to learn more about the program, please contact the Foster Grandparent Director, Colleen Gaskill, at (618) 465-3298.