New Philadelphia Office

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Make a Difference in the Life of a Child

The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors age 55 and older opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors, and loving caregivers for children and youth with special needs. If you are interested in serving as a Foster Grandparent, you must meet income eligibility guidelines, and you will receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering. Foster Grandparents serve 15 to 40 hours a week, serving children with one-on-one, direct service. Other benefits include reimbursement for transportation, some meals during service, and accident and liability insurance while on duty. Pre-Service and monthly training sessions provided. The hourly stipend and mileage paid is non-taxable and does not count was income. It won't affect any current benefits that you receive. We offer this program in all 30 counties in Southeast Ohio. Please call to see if we are in yours!