Become a Foster Grandparent

The hands of the future rest in today. Can you offer time, conversation or a hug. Become a Foster Grandparent volunteer and be a part of shaping a better tomorrow.

The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for volunteers who would like to be a companion to a child in a school setting, Head Start centers, or Day Care facilities. Foster Grandparents provide individual attention and unhurried help to children who have special needs.

If you are 60 years of age or older, have a limited income, and are interested in making a difference in someone's life, please call Debbie Farnsworth, Senior Services Coordinator at 946.7530.

In addition to spending time with a child, the volunteer receives a tax-free stipend, flexible hours, travel reimbursement, and many other benefits. The Foster Grandparent Program is funded by the Corporation for National Service and the NYS Office for the Aging.

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