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.

Foster Grandparents devote their volunteer service to infants, children and youth:

• Offering emotional support and guidance to children;
• Tutoring children in need of one-on-one academic support; 
• Mentoring youth and young parents; and      
• Caring for premature infants and children with developmental challenges. 
   

Eligibility: To become a Foster Grandparent, volunteers must be age 60 or older, 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:

• A modest, tax-free stipend;
• Pre-service and monthly training sessions;
• Reimbursement for transportation;
• An annual physical; and 
• Accident and liability insurance while on duty.