FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM (FGP) | MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Gives senior citizens the opportunity to share their lifetime skills, talents, and abilities with youth with a developmental and/or learning disability. Foster grandparents can spend 15 to 40 hours each week at local elementary schools, daycare centers, and head start sites, giving one-to-one attention, encouragement, and support to children needing assistance in overcoming physical, mental, social and emotional obstacles.

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211 Mid New York

Physical Address

203 West Liberty Street, Rome, NY 13440

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM Program hours varies based on need; call for details

Fax

(315) 624-9931

Fax

(315) 624-9931

Application process

Appointment required; call for information

Fee

None

Eligibility

Individuals ages 55 years or older, in good health, able to serve at least 15 hours a week, with access to transportation and meet federal eligibility requirements

Languages

Bosnian, Spanish

Service area

Herkimer County, New York Madison County, New York Oneida County, New York

Agency info

MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Provides direct services and support for education, employment, and family support services.