GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

Put your talent and experience to work helping local children become better students as a Foster Grandparent. Serving just a few hours each week in schools or Head Start classrooms, you can make the future brighter for students who struggle with academic and/or social skills. Through the AmeriCorps Seniors network of programs, Foster Grandparents must be at least 55 years of age and willing to commit to a regular schedule during the school year. Applicants who meet income requirements also receive an hourly non-taxable stipend and other benefits. Everyone who volunteers as a Foster Grandparent receives the satisfaction of knowing they make a difference. Now accepting applications for fall placement in Webster and Calhoun County schools.

Why become a Foster Grandparent?

• Foster Grandparents are tutors, mentors, role models, and friends

• Children assigned to Foster Grandparents benefit from one-on-one help that contributes to meeting school-identified progress standards

• Foster Grandparents can serve children aged 0 – 18 years. Currently, we have Foster Grandparents placed in Pre-school through 3rd grade classrooms

• Reading, math, and social skills are the primary focus

No teaching experience is needed, we will train you! Call us at 515-576-5401 for more information and to become a