NEIA Foster Grandparents Program

Description

Opportunities for seniors with limited income to earn a stipend while volunteering with special needs children in community end educational settings.

Purpose: To provide extra care and attention to special needs children in order to improve their physical, mental, emotional and social development so they may grow to reach their maximum potential and become as independent as possible. To serve children in local Head Start Programs, public and private schools, and after school programs.

Qualifications: Age 60 years or older. Annual income falls within Federally established guidelines. Must be willing and able to volunteer with children an average of 20 hours per week. Health, as determined by physical examination, must be adequate to meet the demands of the position without detriment to self or children served.