Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WAGES

Foster Grandparents
The WAGES Foster Grandparents Program provides volunteer opportunities for income eligible people 60 years of age and older.  Foster Grandparents serve special and exceptional needs children from birth to 21 years old.  They serve as tutors, mentors and caregivers in at schools, institutions and in private homes.  

Foster Grandparents also serve: 

  • Children with physical, mental and emotional disabilities
  • Children who are abused and/or neglected
  • HIV babies
  • Children with learning disabilities
  • Teenage parents

The WAGES Foster Grandparents program operates 10 volunteer stations throughout Wayne County.

Benefits of becoming a Foster Grandparent include:

  • Volunteering 20 hrs. per week (Mon. - Fri.)
  • An hourly stipend
  • Transportation allowance
  • Annual physical examinations
  • Accident/liability insurance
  • Monthly in-service trainings
  • Cultural outings
  • Ongoing recognitions

For more information or to schedule a personal interview call: 919-734-1178, extension 202.

Back to Older Adult Services

Foster Grandparents     Senior Companions    Nutrition Program  Weatherization  Food Services  Medication Management Self-Sufficiency

Home

Agency Services

Employment

What's New

Staff Directory

Helping People. Changing Lives.

© Copyright 2002. All rights reserved.