“If a child is to keep his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.”

—Rachel Carson

Make a Difference in the Life of a Child

Foster Grandparents devote their volunteer service entirely to disadvantaged or disabled youth. Across the country, Foster Grandparents help these children in many ways:

• Offering emotional support to child victims of abuse and neglect;
• Tutoring children with low literacy skills;
• Mentoring troubled teenagers and young mothers; and
• Caring for premature infants and children with physical disabilities and severe illnesses.

Who can be a Foster Grandparent? Foster Grandparents are individuals age 60 and over who thrive on direct interaction with children and believe they can make a difference in their lives.  Income-eligible Foster Grandparents receive a modest stipend to help offset the costs of volunteering.

Eligibility: To become a Foster Grandparent, volunteers must meet certain income eligibility guidelines and be able to serve between 15 and 40 hours a week.

Benefits: 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, they receive the following:

• Pre-service and monthly training sessions
• Reimbursement for transportation;
• Some meals during service;
• An annual physical;
• Accident and liability insurance while on duty; and
• Income-eligible Foster Grandparents also receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering.

Are you ready to serve?

• Become a Foster Grandparent
  

Foster Grandparents Programs

Use the form below to discover locations of Foster Grandparents programs in your state:

If you are with a Foster Grandparent program, you can now update your project information online.
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