Foster Grandparents Program
Program Highlights
• Began in 1965
• Provides loving and experienced tutors and mentors to children and youth with special needs
• Provide support in schools, hospitals, and child care centers.
• They review schoolwork, reinforce values, and care for premature infants and children with disabilities.
• Maintain an ongoing, intensive relationship with the children and youth served for a year or longer.
Eligibility
• Volunteers must be 55 years and over.
• Must meet certain income guidelines in order to receive a small stipend.
• Volunteers receive accident and liability insurance while on duty.
• Reimbursement for mileage and meals along with monthly training.
Athens Area Statistics
• Volunteers – 40
• Hours Served – 36540
• Volunteer Stations – 23
• Service Area – Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Madison, Oconee
