Foster Grandparents Program

Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. All you need to join is the ability to give the kind of comfort and love that sets a child on the path toward a successful future. If you’re 55 or older and want to share your experience and compassion, you have what it takes to be a Foster Grandparent.

Goals of the Foster Grandparents Program

To enable the Foster Grandparent volunteers to remain physically and mentally active and to enhance self-esteem through participation in needed community service.
To enable children, less than 21 years of age, with either exceptional or special needs to achieve improved educational, physical, mental, emotional, and social development.

Eligibility

Applicants must be 55 years of age or older
On a limited income
Must be physically able to serve 15 to 40 hours a week.

Benefits

A non-taxable, hourly stipend
Meet new people and make new friends
Learn new skills
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Monthly in-service training
An annual physical
Attend an annual recognition event and receive awards based on hours of service
The love of some very special children

Where They Serve

Day Care Centers
Head Start Programs
Schools
Youth and Family Service Centers

Staff Directory

Program Manager	Nancy Carney
Supervisor FGP Appoquinimink State Service Center
Supervisor FGP Charles Debnam Building

Contact Us


Email Us	Call (302) 605-0200