Foster Grandparent Program, SENIOR CORP, AMERICORP
Pennsylvania Contact
Bernard Brown, State Director pa@cns.gov Office Phone: 215-964-6350 Cell Phone: 202-246-1907 Fax: 215-597-2807
We are the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that leads service, volunteering, and grant-making efforts in the United States.
We help millions of Americans improve their lives and the lives of their fellow citizens through service. We work hand-in-hand with local partners to tap the ingenuity and can-do spirit of the American people to tackle our country's most pressing challenges.
We are AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, the Volunteer Generation Fund, and more.
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Foster Grandparent Program
The Foster Grandparent Program provides opportunities for low-income persons age 55 or over to extend supportive services in Health, Education, and Welfare settings to children having special or exceptional needs.
Requirements
55 or older Able to meet income eligibility Capable of serving at-risk children In good physical and mental health Willing to serve 20 hours per week
What Do Foster Grandparents Do?
Foster grandparents are volunteers who offer love, wisdom, support, and attention to children with special needs. They help children develop the skills, confidence, and strength to succeed in school and, most importantly, in life.