Foster Grandparent Program

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1320 LaSalle Avenue
Hampton, VA 23669

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 727-1858 Main
(757) 727-1857 Alternate
(757) 727-1720

Operating Agency: Hampton Social Services
Agency Type: Local/City/County
Person in charge: Debra Elliott Program Director
Hours of operation: 7:30AM-4:30PM, Mon-Fri.
Fees: No fees charged.
Eligibility requirements: Must be over 60 years old; must be in good physical and mental health.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral; walk-ins accepted; written application required; appointment required.
Area Served: Hampton, James City Co., Newport News, Williamsburg, and York Co.

About the program:
Links volunteers with developmentally delayed/physically handicapped/mentally retarded children in institutions or day care facilities. Matches low income elderly volunteers with children who have special needs in non-profit institutions for the mentally retared, physically handicapped, and day care centers. ELIGIBILITY: In order to be a foster grandparent, one must be 60 years of age or older, have limited income, and be in reasonably good health so as to be able to work 4 hours 5 days per week. In order to receive the service of a foster grandparent, the individual must be in a non-profit institution for the mentally retarded or physically handicapped, or in a day care center, or facilities such as shelters, juvenile detention centers, etc. Any non-profit setting can receive the services of the foster grandparents if such setting serves children with special or exceptional needs. SERVICES PROVIDED: The foster grandparent works with children as volunteers. They receive a stipend of $2.45 per hour to supplement their income. By participating in the FGP volunteers have enhanced self esteem and serve the community. Transportation assistance is provided when available.