Part of Senior Corps, the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) was created to help low income individuals age 55 and over remain physically and mentally active in their communities by becoming:

• mentors
• tutors
• caring adults to children and youth with special needs

As a Foster Grandparent, you will use your life experiences and wisdom to help change the future for a child. Make a difference: volunteer.

The Civic Service Institute @ NAU Foster Grandparent Program is available in the following locations:

• Apache County
• Coconino County
• Navajo County
• Maricopa County
• Mohave County
• Pima County
• Yavapai County
• West Yavapai County
• Verde Valley 
• Yuma County
• all other counties, contact the main office at 866-856-3017

Download this form to apply to be a Foster Grandparent.

Requirements

You can be a Foster Grandparent if you:

• are 55 years of age or older
• have the desire to serve children with special needs
• meet income guidelines as established by the federal government
• can serve a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 40 hours weekly

Benefits

In return for your volunteer service, you will receive:

• a tax-free stipend of $2.65 per hour
• mileage reimbursement
• secondary insurance coverage while volunteering
• 40 hours of pre-service orientation and 4 hours of in-service training monthly
• an annual physical
• vacation and sick leave
• recognition for volunteerism with youth

Bilingual needs

If you are bilingual in Spanish, Navajo, or Hopi, your skills are especially needed. There are a number of children who do not speak English as a primary language and would be grateful for a Foster Grandparent like you.