Foster Grandparents

 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

• 55 years of age or older.

• Willing to serve a minimum of 15 hours a week.

• Living on moderate to low income.

• Pass a fingerprint background check.

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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.

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For more information please contact:

Brittanie Stumpp - Coordinator:  801-625-3782

Charity Rowberry - Director:  801-625-3865

or 1-800-209-2503

charitym@weberhs.org