Nonprofit
New
Published 21 hours ago
Foster & Reunifying Family Support Partner
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Philadelphia, PA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
100
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Family
Benefits:
Training Provided
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Partnering with a foster family or reunifying family means supporting them in the first two weeks, after a child comes into their home. A Partner commits to dropping off a meal (home cooked, store bought or delivery) each week. The hope is that in addition, they contact the family to check in, send an encouraging card, voicemail or text, drop off a coffee or find other meaningful ways to connect.
Requirements:
- Volunteer Application.
- State criminal history reports.
- Pennsylvania child abuse clearances.
- *FBI clearances may be required under some circumstances.
Location
On-site
Philadelphia & Surrounding Suburbs
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Directions
Serving Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Bucks & Montgomery Counties
