Foster Grandparent Program
Foster Grandparent Program
The Foster Grandparent Program provides opportunities for low-income seniors to contribute to their community as they engage children at-risk on a one-to-one basis in various school and non-profit settings. Foster Grandparents are present with the children they serve on a daily basis. They are involved in many aspects of a child’s day. Education, play, meal time, socializing and building self-confidence. Foster Grandparents bring a special gift with them, their time. Time to listen to children and what they have to say. Along with hugs, smiles and words of encouragement they serve as positive role model for the children at their volunteer site.
WHO IS MENTORED:
Children at-risk in schools and agencies located throughout Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Wahkiakum, Pacific, and Klickitat Counties.
Children at-risk in schools and agencies located throughout Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Wahkiakum, Pacific, and Klickitat Counties.
CURRENT NUMBER OF MENTORS/MENTEES:
65
65
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:
Low-income seniors age 60, or older, living at, or below, 125% of the current poverty level.
Low-income seniors age 60, or older, living at, or below, 125% of the current poverty level.
TRAINING REQUIRED:
Foster Grandparents are trained by program staff regarding the basics of the program and by volunteer site staff as to the specifics of their role in the classroom or at the agency. The Foster Grandparents attend required 4 hour training on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Foster Grandparents are trained by program staff regarding the basics of the program and by volunteer site staff as to the specifics of their role in the classroom or at the agency. The Foster Grandparents attend required 4 hour training on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED:
Foster Grandparents serve a minimum of 20 hours per week. They may serve up to 40 hours per week if they wish.
Foster Grandparents serve a minimum of 20 hours per week. They may serve up to 40 hours per week if they wish.
CURRENT WAITING LIST:
None
None
LOCATION:
Foster Grandparent Program
ESD 112
2500 N.E. 65th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98685
Foster Grandparent Program
ESD 112
2500 N.E. 65th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98685
CONTACT:
Director
1-360-750-7500 ext 393
Director
1-360-750-7500 ext 393