Foster Grandparents Program

Since 1965, building a transgenerational bridge and uniting two groups in need….Older Americans and Youngsters.

The Gift of Caring

Program Concept

Program Advantages

Foster Grandparents serve 20 hours per week at their station. While they receive a stipend for their services, they are still considered volunteers.  The tax-free stipend is $2.65 per hour. This does not affect assistance or benefit programs such as Social Security, Title XIX, Food Stamps, Energy Assistance, etc.  In addition, Foster Grandparents receive 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 12 vacation days and 3 personal days. Transportation reimbursements, a meal where feasible, a free annual physical and a uniform are also provided. Foster Grandparents are covered by an accident and liability insurance policy at no cost to them.

Volunteers must be at least 55 years of age and meet the income guidelines. They must have the sincere desire to serve, and understand children with exceptional needs, be willing to accept direction and participate in In-Service Training.

Current Volunteer Stations

Chase Park Pre-School	Southbury Training School
Child Care Program - NOW, Inc.	Tyrell School - Wolcott
Girls Inc. of Greater Waterbury	Wakelee School - Wolcott
Hamilton Park Pre-School	WARC
Head Start Program - Naugatuck	Washington Park Pre-School
Head Start Program - NOW, Inc.	Waterbury Hospital Child Care
Morris Foundation (Women & Children Program)	Waterbury Youth Services
Mt. Olive Senior Center	Waterbury Day Nursery
St. Mary's Child Development	Wilby High School
St. Mary's Child Health Center	YMCA
St. Mary's Hospital	Young Parents Program (Crosby High School)