United Way of Martin County
10 SE Central Parkway, Suite 101
Stuart, Florida 34995

Phone: (772) 283-4800
Extension:
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-942-2677
Fax:
TDD Phone:

Website: https://www.americorps.gov/partner/how-it-works/americorps-seniors-foster-grandparent-program

Program Description

The Foster Grandparent Program provides grants to organizations with a dual purpose: to engage Americans 55 years and older in volunteer service and to provide one-on-one support to children with special needs to improve their academic, social, or emotional development. The volunteers in this program help children learn to read and provide one-on-one tutoring; mentor trouble teenagers and young mothers; care for premature infants or children with disabilities; help children who have been abused or neglected.

Services Available Through This Program

Community Activities- Volunteering , Community Support Groups

Hours of Operation

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

If you are part of a national or local nonprofit, school, government agency, faith-based or community organization, you can apply for resources through one of our programs.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	NO
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

apply online

Other Useful Information

Ensure resources are providing supportive services and companionship to children with special and exceptional needs Develop strategies that respond to community needs using volunteers in the Foster Grandparent program Recruit volunteers Manage and place volunteers in local organizations Assisting and supporting children and/or teens with schoolwork through one to one tutoring at local schools or community centers Providing mentoring to teens at local schools Serving homeless children and youth at local community centers