WILL COUNTY FGP
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
Location
16555 Weber RoadCrest Hill, IL 60403 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
We are a faith based organization providing service to people in need and calling others of good will to do the same.
Description
Make a Difference in the Life of a Child
The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors age 55 and older opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors, and loving caregivers for children and youth with special needs. If you are interested in serving as a Foster Grandparent, you must meet income eligibility guidelines, and you will receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering. Foster Grandparents serve 20 hours a week, usually 4 hours a day Monday through Friday, serving children with one-on-one, direct service. Other benefits include reimbursement for transportation, some meals during service, an annual physical, and accident and liability insurance while on duty. Pre-Service and monthly training sessions provided.