New Jersey Foster Grandparent Program (Statewide) New Jersey Foster Grandparent Program (Statewide)

To engage low income persons 60 and older who reside in New Jersey in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality volunteer experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers.

This program provides senior citizens the opportunity to work one-on-one with children having special or exceptional needs at various sites throughout the State, with particular emphasis on working with developmentally disabled children. Income-eligible volunteers receive a tax-free stipend of $2.65/hour plus travel reimbursement and can volunteer up to 20 hours/week.