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Who is eligible to volunteer?
Applicants must be 60-years-of-age, or older. You must have an income under
$11,225 if you're an individual, or under $15,150 if you're part of a couple.
Transportation, a medical examination, and criminal and background checks
are required. Obviously, candidates should enjoy spending time with children.
What are the benefits?
75% of Foster Grandparents surveyed reported that participation in the program
gave them a renewed purpose in life. Supervisors in schools reported that
78% of the children served by a Foster Grandparent improved their reading
skills. Supervisors in pre-school programs reported that 82% of the children
served by a Foster Grandparent improved their ability to cooperate and share.
How do I become a Foster Grandparent?
Contact us. Following a telephone interview, we'll send you an application.
Once you get the application back to us, you're well on your way to becoming
a program member.
Why should I become a Foster Grandparent?
You'll receive an hourly stipend. This money is tax-free so it won't affect
any benefits such as Social Security, Food Stamps, or housing assistance that
you may currently receive. You'll also get vacation time, sick time, on-the-job
accident and liability insurance, and transportation reimbursement. In addition,
all Foster Grandparents receive ongoing training on a variety of topics including:
Child Development, Disciplining Children, Child and Sexual Abuse, and Health
Screenings. Probably the greatest reason to be a Foster Grandparent is knowing
that you can make a real difference in a child's life.
Who should I contact for more information?
Gloria Talbot
Vice-President of Programs and Operations
860 525-5437, ext. 12
gtalbot@bbbsnutmeg.org
