Foster Grandparent Program

Why Become a Foster Grandparent?

The Foster Grandparent Program is a Federally funded project designed for low income senior citizens to render supportive services to children of our community in a supervised setting in health, education and welfare-related agencies. The program emphasizes the relationship that develops between an older volunteer and the young child by stressing a one-to-one interaction between the two whenever possible. Foster Grandparents are very special people who have a variety of background with wisdom, love, comfort, and experience to share with children who are so much in need of it.

Please help make a difference!

Program Requirements

Grandparents must be fifty five (55) years of age or older.
Income must not exceed the federal income guidelines of 200% of the poverty level to be eligible for stipend.
Over Income individuals can join as non-stipend volunteers.
Must be in good physical condition.
Recent physical with TB test. ( call for information)

Program Benefits

Non-taxable stipend (which will not interfere with social security or any other benefit)
Hot Meals
Mileage Reimbursement
Orientation
Per-assignment and in-service training
Accrued personal leave time

About the Program

One of the Older American Volunteer Programs funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Locally sponsored by the Community Action Program of Evansville.
Established in Evansville on June 30th 1976.

Foster Grandparents assist in the development of:

Motor skills
Self care
Learning skills
Independence

And provide:

Emotional support
Role modeling
Tender love and care

Foster Grandparents are assigned to:

Head Start programs
Day care centers
Special institutions
Schools

For more information, contact:

Mary Goedde
Phone: (812) 492-3907