AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 94.011

The Foster Grandparent Program is an intergenerational program that engages volunteers ages 55 and older in national service to provide one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and other supports to children who have special or exceptional needs or who are academically or socially, disadvantaged. AmeriCorps Seniors’ volunteers in the Foster Grandparent Program serve an average of 20 hours per week in schools, early education and childcare centers, and other settings where children are present and through a one-on-one relationship, AmeriCorps Seniors’ volunteers tutor children based on their specific needs, and teach parenting skills to young parents, among other activities. The grantee has the opportunity to enhance school environment.