Foster Grandparent Program
Foster Grandparents
Foster Grandparents give children with special needs the individual attention they need to succeed in life. With the help of Foster Grandparents, these children develop skills and gain confidence.
Foster Grandparents serve an average of 20 hours a week. They receive orientation and training, a physical exam, supplemental insurance and help with meal and transportation costs. Those who qualify also receive a small stipend.
Eligibility
To be a Foster Grandparent, you must:
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Be age 55 or over.
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Meet income guidelines as established by the federal government.
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Care about children and want to help their individual growth and development.
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Be physically and mentally able to serve.
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Accept supervision as required.
Orientation and Training
Foster Grandparents receive 40 hours of orientation and pre-service training. This includes 20 hours of classroom training, provided by the staff of the Foster Grandparent program, and 20 hours in which participants shadow experienced Foster Grandparents.
During orientation, Foster Grandparents learn about the purpose, benefits and regulations of the program, volunteer sites and children to be served.
Stipend
Foster Grandparents serve four hours per day, five days a week. For their services, they receive an hourly stipend. The amount is set by the Corporation for National and Community Service and is not based on the minimum wage. Payments to volunteers do not reduce eligibility for government assistance or services.
For an application form to become a Foster Grandparent, click here (.pdf).
The Foster Grandparents program is part of Senior Corps, which is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
For More Information Contact:
Jennifer Robinson-Hartle
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Community Services Department
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-996-5727
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