FOSTER GRANDPARENTS WANTED! Help Wanted: Men & Women age 55 and older. Earn $2,000* tax-free money each year. Assist in local schools and other locations that serve children. Assistance with transportation available. Share Today. Shape Tomorrow. Join Foster Grandparents. Train...
Bridging the gap between generations to help develop kids who are caring and confident learners.
About the Program
The Fort Dodge Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) has been in existence in Iowa since 1973. According to Volunteering in America, Iowa ranks fourth in the nation in volunteering with 1,022,936 volunteers per year and 56.2million hours of service.
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Volunteer Focus
Volunteers focus on helping children meet their developmental and educational needs in reading, spelling, mathematics, writing, and social skills.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Foster Grandparent Program is to bring together persons 55+ and young students in specific ways that help each to grow in giving, caring, and learning.
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Eligibility
To be eligible for the Foster Grandparent Program you must be at least 55 years of age, meet an income guideline to receive a stipend, and like being with and helping children.
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Service Area
Currently, 16 seniors volunteer in the program, working primarily with children in K-3rd Grade at 7 sites in the communities of Dayton, Farnhamville, and Fort Dodge. The grandparent volunteers annually give back approximately 17,000 hours of service to our local children.
The program serves children at:
Butler Elementary School
Duncombe Elementary School
Feelhaver Elementary School
Early Childhood Center
Head Start
Elementary in Farnhamville
Elementary in Dayton
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