Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota Launch New Partnership

An exciting new partnership has launched between Catholic Charities Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. This partnership involves matching Foster Grandparents as Big Grands in the Big Brothers Big Sisters school-based program with one of the first matches starting at Foley Public Schools.

Service to the community has long been a part of Dennis Clark’s life, including during his career in the United States Air Force. Dennis, who will be called a Big Grand along with being Grandpa Dennis at Foley Elementary, was excited to learn during the first meeting with his Little Brother Kasey that they both enjoy reading, airplanes and learning about space. He is looking forward to the opportunity to develop a terrific relationship with Kasey as they explore their shared interests.

Partnerships such as this can help youth reach their potential and provide them with role models and older caring adults in their lives. There are more youth waiting to be matched with Big Grands in the counties of Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, Morrison and northern Wright counties.

About Catholic Charities Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program
Foster Grandparents spend 8 to 40 hours per week helping children in schools, early education programs, residential facilities and other nonprofit agencies. Through their service, Foster Grandparents create relationships with and become role models for children who need such constructive relationships the most.

For more information, contact Sara Heurung, Foster Grandparent Program Area Supervisor, at 320-229-4589 or SHeurung@ccstcloud.org. Learn more about Catholic Charities Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program at ccstcloud.org/fgp.