Foster Grandparent Program Looking for Volunteers

December 22, 2022

The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for more volunteers!

The Senior volunteers of the Catholic Charities Central Minnesota Foster Grandparent Program provide meaningful, supportive relationships for children with special needs that enrich the lives of all involved.

Catholic Charities Central MN Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors, ages 55 and over, the opportunity to work with students in local schools, or other non-profit agencies with children who need extra assistance. Typically, school “Grandmas” and “Grandpas” work one-on-one with kids who need some extra support and love.

The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for more volunteers age 55+ to make a difference in the lives of children. We invite you to participate in this life changing program. Your involvement will positively benefit the lives of countless children and will undoubtedly improve the quality of your life as well, through the documented health benefits and assurance that your contributions to the community are immense. To learn more, please contact Sue Feliciano, Area Supervisor, at (320) 229-4589 or sue.feliciano@ccstcloud.org.

For Grandma Judy, getting involved in the Foster Grandparent Program was an easy decision. She believes, “Children are our future; we need to support them and their education.” Judy serves at Kimball Elementary and is simply awed by how the students’ faces light up when she comes into the classroom. She hopes others join the program to experience the joy of these smiling faces; “You will get back as much as you give.” 

“Grandma, you should quit your job and read to children!” This is what Grandma Luan heard from her granddaughter as she was getting ready to retire. So, when she saw an ad in the local paper about the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, she felt she had to learn more. “I love working with children and wanted to dedicate my time to making a difference in their lives.” Grandma Luan volunteers at Paynesville Elementary and is making a huge difference by helping students follow directions, learn to count, and of course, read!


Consider joining the Foster Grandparents Program today and visit ccstcloud.org to learn more!

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