DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
FOSTER GRANDPARENTS
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Foster Grandparents Programs is crucial to Douglass Community Services. This program plays a significant role in supporting the community by leveraging the time, skills, and experience of retired and senior individuals. Retired and senior individuals often have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share and provide them with a platform to continue making a positive impact in their community.
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FOSTER GRANDPARENTS
Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. Volunteers can work as one-on-one classroom aids, as mentors in workforce placements, and as a homework helpers. Volunteers must be 55 years of age and will receive a small stipend, if income eligible.