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Program: Foster Grandparent Program

Agency: Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission


Resource Number: 59799415
Description
Matches seniors with underserved children and teens and coordinates individual mentoring and group activities between seniors and youth.

Promotes youth literacy, academic success, social emotional development, and cognitive behavioral development.

 


Program Phones:
559-263-8910Business Line

Website: fresnoeoc.org/fgp/
 Email: [email protected]

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ LCC at the Neightborhood Youth Center ->
LCC at the Neightborhood Youth Center  
Location: 1805 East California Avenue
Fresno, CA 93706 (Map)

Hours of operation
Program Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
8:30am
5pm		Tue
8:30am
5pm		Wed
8:30am
5pm		Thu
8:30am
5pm		Fri
8:30am
5pm


Disabilities Access: ADA accessible
Mailing Address: 1805 East California Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Seniors (age 55 and older)

Income meets program guidelines

Background clearance

Physical health status

Enthusiasm

Compassion

Positive outlook on life
Languages: English
Application Process: Call for application and interview

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) application and enrollment process is federally regulated and entails the following four steps:

Step 1. A pre-screening interview is conducted to confirm eligibility and answers any questions that a potential Grandparent volunteer may have.

Step 2. The prospective Grandparent volunteer attends a group informational meeting and completes the Foster Grandparent Program Application and Volunteer Questionnaire. Required compliance documents are collected: a valid California ID, proof of auto insurance may be requested. One-to-one interviews are conducted to discuss the Volunteer Questionnaire responses.

Step 3. The prospective Grandparent volunteer undergoes a physical screening by their health care provider and thereafter a physical status report is provided to verify that the applicant is cleared to volunteer with youth.

Step 4. A background check is initiated and once the Foster Grandparent Program receives notification of an individual’s clearance, a 3-day orientation is scheduled in addition to the 20 hours of field training at a volunteer site.
Program Fees: No fee
Documents Required: Photo identification
Service Area: Fresno County.
Defined coverage area:
CA-Fresno County


Categorized as:
Senior Corps Volunteer Programs
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs


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