Comments on: Foster Grandparents

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:25:30 +0000

The foster grandparenting programs are two fold. The needs of the children and helping a low income senior to be able to volunteer. I am sure there are programs in the school that accept volunteers that are more financially able to volunteer their time. If you waived the stipend you would still be taking an opportunity away from someone who would like to volunteer but couldn’t afford

By: Carrie Kulinski

Carrie Kulinski — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:32:03 +0000

I am the executive Director of a Boys & Girls Club in Wisconsin. How would we go about starting a foster grandparent program here at the club? I love that idea!

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By: Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:52:48 +0000

This was not true when we were Foster Grandparents many years ago, here in BC,Canada. They did police background report…NOT income report. I would phone again or try phoning a different local close by to where u live and see what they say.
Good luck

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By: Burns-Harper

Burns-Harper — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:21:06 +0000

I can’t believe that is a fact. I recently retired and wanted to VOLUNTEER that’s the key word. If money money were the issue I could have continued with a salaried jobs. I’ll be waiting for a response.

By: manfred krause

manfred krause — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:05:56 +0000

MY WIFE, MARYANN, WHO IS A VERY CAPEABLE WOMAN 80 YEARS OLD TOLD ME THE HAPPIEST TIME IN HER LIFE WAS WHEN SHE HAD HER SMALL 5 CHILD REGISTERED CHILD CARE FOR 14 YEARS. SHE WOULD LOVE TO CARE FOR A CHILD OR TWO PART TIME. WE LIVE IN REIDSVILLE N.C.
CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE POSIBLITIES ARE FOR HER AND ANY OTHER INFO ABOUT IT.
THANKYOU,

By: christie Geernaert

christie Geernaert — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:35:45 +0000

What??? How much assets or income we have determines if we qualify to be a loving Foster Grandparent even if we do not wish to receive any payment? I was thinking of applying, but this would eliminate me as well. Please someone tell me this isn’t true.

By: Cathy Danielson

Cathy Danielson — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 02:20:37 +0000

I made a call to the local organization which handles Foster Grandparents. They told me I didn’t qualify since I made too much money. I am happy to forgo any pay since I only want to be available to help a child. They told me again that they where sorry but I didn’t qualify.
I think there is a disconnect here. I am a ready, willing and able person who has been turned down as a volunteer. Could you help me understand this?
Thanks!
Cathy Danielson

By: mary martinez

mary martinez — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:00:07 +0000

im intrested in becoming a foster grnd parent at one of the elementry schools