Foster Grandparent Program exists for the dual purpose of engaging persons 55 and older, particularly those with limited incomes, in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers; and to provide supportive, person to person services to children with exceptional or special needs.

Senior Companion description:

Senior Companions help homebound clients with chores such as light housekeeping, paying bills, buying groceries, finding transportation to medical appointments, or tutor to increase literacy proficiency.  They can provide a few hours of respite for a caregiver.  In institutional settings, such as foster care or convalescents facilities, they assist with activities designed to help patients regain their independence, and reduce feelings of loneliness and depression.  Senior Companions receive training in how to assist persons diagnosied with Alzheimer's disease, stroke, diabetes and mental illness, etc. and when to alert doctors and family members to potential health problems.

Download a printable Foster Grandparent brochure.

 

Foster Grandparent Program exists for the dual purpose of engaging persons 55 and older, particularly those with limited incomes, in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers; and to provide supportive, person to person services to children with exceptional or special needs.

Senior Companion description:

Senior Companions help homebound clients with chores such as light housekeeping, paying bills, buying groceries, finding transportation to medical appointments, or tutor to increase literacy proficiency.  They can provide a few hours of respite for a caregiver.  In institutional settings, such as foster care or convalescents facilities, they assist with activities designed to help patients regain their independence, and reduce feelings of loneliness and depression.  Senior Companions receive training in how to assist persons diagnosied with Alzheimer's disease, stroke, diabetes and mental illness, etc. and when to alert doctors and family members to potential health problems.

Download a printable Foster Grandparent brochure.