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 Are
you a grandparent or wish you were?
There are children in your community who don't have grandparents actively
involved in their lives who could really benefit from a close association
with a responsible, caring adult.
Do you enjoy working and playing with children?
There are children in your community you could help with their reading,
socialization, play skills, and math. At the same time you would be
providing a very special and important adult connection for the child.
Do you care about your community?
By helping the children of today you will be helping the community of
tomorrow. Make a real difference in the life of a child and the life of
your community.
Serving the critical needs of children and youth
Since its beginning three decades ago, the Foster Grandparent Program
has provided young and old the chance to grow together. Today nearly
24,000 older Americans volunteer as Foster Grandparents. They give care
and attention every day to more than 80,000 children and youth with
exceptional needs. In improving the lives of the children they serve,
Foster Grandparents also profoundly enrich their own lives. Our
program serves children & youth in the following counties, Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Ravalli and Sanders.
Foster Grandparents volunteer in such varied settings as schools, correctional
institutions, Head Start, and teen pregnancy programs. They help children
who have been abused or neglected, mentor troubled teenagers and young
mothers, and care for children with physical disabilities.
The heart of the program is the one-on-one daily attention that Foster
Grandparents provide. This special care helps young people grow, gain
confidence and become more responsible and productive members of society.
The benefits to individuals and communities are both immediate and
lasting.
Are you eligible?
Foster Grandparents must meet certain eligibility requirements. They must
be at least 55 years of age, love children and be willing to devote 15-40
hours a week to service. They do not need special training or educational
degrees.
What are the benefits of being a Foster Grandparent?
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Foster Grandparents participate in and are
supported by pre-service orientation and training workshops throughout
their service at their volunteer sites, and through the Foster
Grandparent Program.
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Foster Grandparents who qualify receive a
modest, tax-free stipend, assistance with transportation, and meals
during service.
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Foster Grandparents receive annual
physical examinations, and accident and liability insurance while on
duty.
The Big Picture
Foster Grandparents serve through almost 300 projects sponsored and
managed by local nonprofit agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
The Foster Grandparent Program is part of the National Senior Service Corps. The
Senior Corp is a network of programs that help older Americans find
opportunities to address community needs through service. The Senior Corp
also includes the Senior Companion Program, and the Retired
and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Together, these programs involve
more than a half million seniors in tens of thousands of sites across the
country.
Join the team and make a
difference, Contact your local Foster Grandparent Representative Today!
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging
110 Main St, Suite 5
Polson, MT 59860-2316
Cheryl Weatherell
Phone: (406) 883-7284
Toll-Free: (800) 266-4188
Fax: (406) 883-7363
Email: cherylw@area6aging.org
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