Volunteers receive a tax-free, non-reportable stipend; transportation reimbursement; meals during their service; recognition events and monthly trainings. Volunteer sites include public schools, Head Start centers and non-profit daycare centers. Please visit the Senior Corps of PA, a part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, website for more answers.
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Foster Grandparent Program.
Foster Grandparents must be at least 55 years old, meet federal income guidelines and be able to serve a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Foster Grandparents receive a non-taxable stipend. This stipend does not affect social security or pension benefits, subsidized housing rates, Medicare, food stamps or any other benefits they may be receiving.
Foster Grandparents tutor, mentor and comfort children. They help children develop basic learning skills, share life experiences, provide one-on-one attention in areas of reading, writing and math to prepare the children for independent living, and provide children with emotional support and empathy.
No. Foster Grandparents help children at a volunteer station such as a Head Start classroom, child care center or school.
Currently, we have 20 volunteer sites throughout York County. We match volunteers to a site that is close to their home. Most of our Foster Grandparents travel less than 2 miles to work.
The Foster Grandparent Program can help children from birth to 21 years old. We allow volunteers to choose the age range they feel they would most enjoy.
Schedules depend on the volunteer station and the volunteer. Our program is flexible and tries to accommodate schedules that are best for all involved. Most Foster Grandparents start in the morning. They can work 4 or 5 days per week. We ask for a minimum of 15 hours per week, and volunteers can work up to 40 hours per week.