The Suffolk County Foster Grandparent Program


Sponsored by Federation of Organizations

The Foster Grandparent Program affords income-eligible seniors the opportunity to assist “at-risk” children in schools, day care centers and other facilities throughout Suffolk County. The program offers seniors friendship and socialization, as well as the satisfaction of knowing that they are contributing to a child’s well-being

Benefits
  • One-to-one relationships are established
  • Volunteer at nearby locations
  • Monthly in-service trainings provided
  • Receive a tax-free stipend
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Receive a transportation allowance
  • Enjoy peer socialization and support

Requirements
  • Aged 55 +
  • Income eligible
  • Good health
  • Motivated, enthusiastic
  • A desire to work with children

For further Information please call:
Foster Grandparent Program at 631-321-8229 ex 1240


 

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The Foster Grandparent Program Goes Back to School!
The Foster Greandparent Program recently commemorated back to school by distributing back packs and school supplies to children at Park Avenue School in Amityville.

Pictured from left to right: Ruth DelCol, Director of Development, Federation of Organizations; Foster Grandparent volunteer Betty Hertzog; Students Bryana and Amaya Green; Principal Scott Bullis; Student Randy Almonte; Legislator DuWayne Gregory; Foster Grandparent volunteer Catherine Walker



Senator Lee Zeldin is presented with the Achievement Award for his extraordinary accomplishments

 Pictured left to right: Barbara Faron, CEO, Federation of Organizations; Foster Grandparent volunteer Armatha Carter; New York State Senator Lee Zeldin; Ruth DelCol, Director of Development, Federation of Organizations



Town of Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone joins Federation to honor the Foster Grandparents who serve in Huntington

Pictured left to right: Ruth DelCol, Director of Development, Federation of Organizations; Town of Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone; Nancy Bloom, Gunderman and Gunderman; Dennis Sneden, DSNY Group



Legislator Judy Jacobs presented Federation's RSVP program with a Citation for our commitment to the community.

Pictured left to right: Douglas Manditch, CEO, Empire National Bank; Nassau County Legislature Judy Jacobs; Ruth DelCol, Director of Development, Federation of Organizations