Welfare Info

Foster Grandparent Program

The Corporation for National and Community Service

What is Foster Grandparent Program?

The Foster Grandparent Program provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of engaging persons 60 or older, with limited incomes, in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality volunteer experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. Program funds are used to support Foster Grandparents in providing supportive, person to person service to children with exceptional or special needs.

Administration

Foster Grandparent Program is administered by The Corporation for National and Community Service.

Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be interested in volunteering and you must be 60 years of age or older.

Contact Info

1-800-424-8867

How to Apply

Become a Foster Grandparent Volunteer

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