What is a Foster Grandparent? 

Foster Grandparents work with children in Dane County schools, Head Start Programs, and community centers, teaching them how to read, write, do math, and be successful learners. The grandparents function as a consistent, caring role model providing one-on-one adult attention. Children gain from the wisdom of older adults, and the interaction with the children improves the senior volunteers' quality of life. Foster Grandparents love volunteering in the community. As one volunteer said, "Children are my happiness."

What do I need to be a Foster Grandparent?

• a willing heart
• a lot of love
• a little time
  

How do I qualify?

• must be age 55 or older

1. be able to work fifteen hours per week
2. to receive a stipend, volunteers must meet these income guidelines: family of one:  $21,660 or less annual income - family of two:  $29,140 or less annual income

What are the benefits of being a Foster Grandparent?

• tax-free stipend $2.65/hour
• transportation reimbursement

1. insurance while on the job
2. paid leave time for stipend volunteers
3. training
4. community recognition
5. time with children (best of all!)

For information on becoming a Foster Grandparent, contact Akeem Torres, at 608 441-7894. Or, fill out the online request form which you will find here.