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VOLUNTEERS

Foster Grandparent volunteers are adults 55 and older who provide one-on-one emotional support, mentoring and tutoring for children with exceptional needs. Foster Grandparent volunteers are not the same as foster parents — the children do not live with them. They are a role model, mentor, and friend. The Foster Grandparent Volunteers meet the mentees at a designated organization such as a public school, childcare center, Head Start program, or any other child centered agency. 

BENEFITS

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

The Foster Grandparent Program of Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, and Edgefield counties is sponsored locally by the Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency, Inc. and is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service. An in-kind match is required through contributions and donations of goods and services. Approximately 107 Foster Grandparents serve at 43 Volunteer Stations.

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Foster Grandparent Volunteers will forge new relationships with people in your community and make a significant difference in the lives of others.
 
The Foster Grandparent program also provides tangible benefits for volunteers. The program offers modest stipends to eligible volunteers to help offset the costs of volunteering. There is also travel reimbursement, a meal, and an annual physical exam. Other benefits include training, supplemental insurance while in service, as well as community recognition.


BELIEF STATEMENTS

We believe:
  • In the dignity and worth of each Foster Grandparent and the children with whom they serve.
  • It is a privilege to serve as a Foster Grandparent, as a part of a caring community.
  • Foster Grandparents can fill a specific place in children's hearts since children can relate differently to Foster Grandparents than they do to parents and staff.
  • Foster Grandparents are important to the teachers and staff with whom they work because they offer a wealth of knowledge and experience.
  • The Foster Grandparent Program provides an opportunity for life-long learning. The program provides training, which enhances the skills of the Foster Grandparents to better understand children's needs and to impact their lives personally and academically.
  • The Foster Grandparent Program adds quality to the lives of the Foster Grandparents by providing opportunities for social interaction and companionship while also earning a stipend.
  • Foster Grandparents receive as many benefits as the children with whom they work. By being involved, the Foster Grandparent becomes a healthier, happier person who is motivated, who has a sense of pride which comes from being wanted and useful, and who stays mentally and physically active.
  • By offering a positive view of aging, Foster Grandparents can be effective role models for future citizens.

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For more information about the Foster Grandparent Program, please contact:

Foster Grandparent Program Director: Chantae Alfred 

PO BOX 2066
AIKEN, SC 29802

803-648-6836
​MAIN OFFICE

Physical Address:
291 Beaufort Street, NE
Aiken, SC 29801

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2066
Aiken, SC 29802

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Contact:
Phone: (803) 648-6836
Fax: (803) 649-1588

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Business Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) Mon.-Fri.
PROGRAM QUICK LINKS

Community Services Block Grants

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

​Foster Grandparent Program
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​Weatherization Assistance Program
AGENCY DISCLAIMER

Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency, Inc. services are provided without regard to sex, age, race, color, nationality, religion, physical or mental ability, or marital status. We pledge to our communities to continue to strive to develop and implement programs which will meet the needs of our area and to serve families in a non-threatening, compassionate and efficient manner. 

Copyright © 2020 Aiken/Barnwell Counties CAA. All rights reserved.
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  • ABOUT
    • DIRECTOR'S GREETING
    • EXECUTIVE BOARD
  • PROGRAMS
    • COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
    • LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
    • FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
    • WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • CONTACT
  • DIRECTOR'S GREETING