Foster Grandparent Program
The Foster Grandparent Program is designed to match low-income seniors with children who will benefit from one-on-one attention. Senior volunteers are placed at schools, non-profit daycare centers, Head Start Programs, and youth centers. Cathedral Home for Children’s Foster Grandparent Program is a natural extension of CHC’s mission to help children and youth. Established in 1998, the Foster Grandparent Program serves Albany, Carbon, Sweetwater, Uinta, Lincoln, Sheridan, Campbell, and Johnson counties.
Requirements
- Must be 55 years old or older
- Meet income guidelines
- Able to volunteer 20 hours to work with children
- Willing to be fingerprinted
Most importantly, potential volunteers must possess a desire to make a positive impact on a child through tutoring, mentoring, and caring.
For their willingness to help children, Foster Grandparents receive:
- A non-taxable stipend that does not affect other senior benefits
- A meal while serving
- Supplemental insurance
- Sick & vacation time
- Transportation assistance
- holiday pay
All volunteers receive pre-service training and participate in on-going training sessions. They gather on a regular basis for instruction and fun. But the greatest benefit the Foster Grandparent Program has to offer is the satisfaction of helping young people in Wyoming.
If you would like to become a part of this exciting program, please contact Jean Brown at 1-800-676-1909 or (307) 745-8997 or email her at jbrown@cathedralhome.org. We are always looking for people who want to make a difference in the lives of children. Add a little love to your life – become a Foster Grandparent!