Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors and friends. They serve in area schools, preschools and after-school programs helping children learn to read, providing one on one tutoring and guiding children at a critical time in their lives.
Qualifications to become a Foster Grandparent
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55 years of age or older.
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Willing to serve a minimum of 15 hours a week.
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Living on moderate to low income.
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Pass a fingerprint background check.
Benefits
Foster Grandparent tutors receive a stipend of up to $400 a month. This stipend is tax-free and does not count as income for the purpose of any services an individual may be receiving. This includes subsidized housing, food stamps Medicaid etc.
Grandparent tutors also receive mileage reimbursement, meals, supplemental accident insurance, and training.
For more information please contact:
Brittanie Stumpp - Coordinator: 801-625-3782
Charity Rowberry - Director: 801-625-3865
or 1-800-209-2503
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This program is available to all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.