Foster Grandparent Program
Statement of Purpose
To create an enriching environment for retired Seniors to remain active while making an impact on the needs of their communities.
Services
Senior Volunteers provide one-to-one assistance for children with special and exceptional needs:
Tutoring
Mentoring
Skill Building
Enhance Self-Reliance
Benefits
Stipend ($3.15 per hour)
Transportation Reimbursement
Paid Sick and Vacation Time
Annual Recognition
Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Life of a Child
Happy 50th Anniversary Foster Grandparents!
Since 1965, Foster Grandparent volunteers have made a difference in classrooms across the country as tutors, mentors and friends. Featuring real volunteers, these videos celebrates their joy, their impact, and the incredible relationships they develop with the kids. The program allows volunteers age 55 and over to not only help kids but also to help themselves, by staying active and engaged in their communities.
Become a Foster Grandparent Volunteer
Foster Grandparents are tutors, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. Featuring real volunteers, this video celebrates their joy, their impact, and the incredible relationships they develop.
Foster Grandparents Help Kids Learn English
Meet Grandma Carol and Grandpa Bill, Foster Grandparent volunteers in San Diego who helped kids learn English as a second language and quickly get up to grade level.
Foster Grandparents Help Kids Complete High School
Foster Grandparent volunteers work with students at Urban Corps, a unique program that combines securing a high school diploma with green jobs training in San Diego, California. For many Urban Corps students, this program is a second chance to complete high school, and volunteers like Grandma Justina and Grandma Juanita inspire and prepare these students for college and their careers.
Foster Grandparents for Every Syracuse 1st and 2nd Grade Classroom
Meet Grandma Freddie, Grandpa Steve and Grandma Janet, three of a growing number of Foster Grandparents who are supporting teachers and children in Syracuse City Schools.
Foster Grandparents Supporting Kids in Baltimore’s Juvenile Justice System
Meet Mr. Wood, a Foster Grandparent volunteer who mentors kids in Baltimore’s Juvenile Justice System, inspiring kids through his art.
How To Contact
Foster Grandparent Program
San Diego
619 323-2841
Imperial County
760 353-6822
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Catholic Charities, and by extension the Volunteer Stations, shall not discriminate against volunteers, clients, and staff on the basis of formal education, experience, race, color, national origin, including limited English proficiency, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, or military service.
Please notify the Catholic Charities Program Manager of any instances.
Marian Mcintosh
Program Manager
619-901-1660
mmcintosh@ccdsd.org