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The Foster Grandparent Program of Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. provides valuable
assistance to children and youth with special and exceptional needs in an academic setting. The Foster Grandparent volunteers serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people throughout the six counties of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Sullivan, Ulster, an
d Orange. This program is funded primarily by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Additional funding is provided by the New York State Office for Aging and Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services.
The Foster Grandparent volunteers are low-income seniors who must be a minimum of 55 years of age. They volunteer from 15 to 40 hours weekly and receive a tax free hourly stipend. Currently WestCOP’S Foster Grandparent program has 238 seniors serving hundreds of children in numerous Head Start centers, pre-schools, and elementary schools throughout the community.
Nationally there are nearly 30,000 Foster Grandparents serving in 341 local projects. These participants provide service to more than 284,000 children with special and exceptional needs. The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
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If you are interested in becoming a Foster Grandparent Volunteer, learn more in the FGP Recruitment Flyer. Complete details about the program and its benefits can be found in our FGP Handbook.
If you are interested in becoming a Foster Grandparent volunteer, please call 914-592-5600 ext. 108 or email rbahr@westcop.org for more information. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS WHO ARE CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
The following required Foster Grandparent Program
Forms can be printed for your convenience.
Student Assessment Form
First Progress Report
Final Progress Report
FGP Volunteer Performance Evaluation
Please complete as appropriate and either fax (914)592-7111 or mail the forms to:
FGP Program, 2269 Saw Mill River Road, Bldg #3, Elmsford, NY 10523
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