Foster Grandparent

The bond between a child and a grandparent is special. The ideal grandparent takes time to listen, offers support and friendship, and shares knowledge gained through a lifetime of experience. A Foster Grandparent does all these things and more for very special children.

A Foster Grandparent is an older person with time, love and understanding to give. He or she is someone who enjoys being around children and wants to help them be their best.

Foster Grandparents serve children who are:

• Behind their peers and need a little help catching up
• Abused and neglected
• From families and neighborhoods that are plagued by poverty, drugs and alcohol
• Physically and/or mentally handicapped

Many children have no older adults in their lives. Through the Foster Grandparent Program, these young people enjoy the benefits of developing a warm, caring relationship with a senior citizen.
 

Foster Grandparent Volunteer Application