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ADVOCAP "Helping People Help Themselves"
A Community Action Agency Serving the People and Communities of Fond du Lac, Green Lake & Winnebago Counties

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FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
Enriching the social and remedial skills of
children by recruiting, training and supporting
senior volunteers in local schools,
     childcare amd early childhood centers.
Who are ADVOCAP's Foster Grandparents?
ADVOCAP Foster Grandparents are men and women age 60 and over, who enjoy working with children.  The Foster Grandparents help children develop healthy social
skills from personal demonstration, attention, and guidance.

Each provides wisdom, experience,  unhurried love and individual attention to special needs children.
 
Foster Grandparents do not replace any other paid employees, they lend an extra hand and expertise to the classroom environment.

The Foster Grandparent Program was established by the federal government to  provide worthwhile employment for retired people on limited incomes.   Each year ADVOCAP's Foster Grandparents serve over 33,000 hours and thousands of children in over twenty schools.
Foster Grandparent Eligibility Requirements
  • Over 60 years of age
  • Interested in volunteering 15 -40 hours a week
  • Meet income requirements

  • Physically and Mentally able to serve
Benefits to Foster Grandparentsgrandma
  • Pre-service orientation and ongoing in-service training
  • Supportive supervision and  socialization
  • Annual health screenings
  • Stipend (if eligible)
  • Help with meal and transportation costs
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, personal, and automobile liability
  • The joy making a difference in a child's life
  • Volunteer recognition and appreciation
Benefits to Children
  • The individual attention they might not otherwise receive
  • Confidence from grandparent's faith in them
  • Tutoring to help them succeed in school
  • The advice and life skills needed to lead productive lives
  • The life-changing opportunity to know the consistent love of a Foster Grandparent
Research shows that Foster Grandparents are a significant factor in the emotional, physical and social growth of the children they work with.
For more information about ADVOCAP's Foster Grandparent Program contact:
Joan Dreifuerst, Director
joand@advocap.org
19 W. First St.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920)922-7760 or 1-800-631-7760





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The Foster Grandparent Program is a part of the National Senior Service Corps (Senior Corps) of the Corporation for National Service a network of programs that help adults 55 and older find volunteer opportunities to help strengthen their communities.  The Senior Corps also includes the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and the Senior Companion Program.

Funding for ADVOCAP Foster Grandparent program is provided, in part, by the Corporation for National Service, State of Wisconsin, and local private contributors.
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