Debbie Hoffman of the Foster Grandparent Program was our speaker today. The Foster Grandparent program provides:

• Warm friendship, interest, understanding and role modeling
• Tutoring, mentoring, individual attention and personal care
• Foster grandparents talk and listen, play, explore, sing, walk, read and cuddle with an infant.

Who can become a foster grandparent?
• Men and women who are 55+
• Living on a limited income
• Enjoy being with children
• Can serve 20-40 hours per week

Foster grandparents serve in facilities such as schools, Head Start Centers, and day care centers.

Foster grandparents receive a tax free stipend, free daily meal, transportation allowance, paid leave and sick time, free annual physical, accident insurance coverage during volunteer time, orientation and monthly training.

For information contact them at 315-665-0131 or
Email: senior.services@waynecap.org