Foster Grandparent Program

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Education & Literacy
  • Seniors

Location

110 Main Street, Suite 5Polson, MT 59860 United States
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Mission Statement

Provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for low-income persons aged 55 and over and to offer supportive, person-to-person service to children with special or exceptional needs. The Foster Grandparent Program's focus is on the development of mutually beneficial relationships between older individuals and children with special needs.

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The program covers six counties in western Montana: Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Ravalli and Sanders County. Program requirements: Volunteers must be 55 years of age or older; retired or no longer in the regular work force; and willing and able to spend an average of 15 hours of quality time each week with children or youth. Those who meet eligibility requirements, receive a small tax-free stipend. Other benefits include: free annual physical examination, supplemental medical and liability insurance; small accidental life insurance policy; training before they begin volunteering and continuous training as long as they are in the program; meals if they volunteer where meals are served; and transportation or assistance with transportation as needed.

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