Foster Grandparent Program

You can be a Foster Grandparent. You can be a role model who changes a child’s life. You can help them on the path to success. You can share your experience and compassion.



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Overview

The Foster Grandparent Program is currently recruiting volunteers to serve as mentors and tutors in Multnomah County, Washington County, and Clackamas County! 

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Foster Grandparents are volunteers 55 years and older who:

You serve at local organizations:

  • Help children learn to read and provide one-on-one tutoring
  • Mentor teenagers and young parents
  • Care for premature infants or children with disabilities
  • Help children who have experienced abuse or neglect

You stay active and earn a non-taxable stipend as a tutor and mentor to children and youth in your community!. We do the rest by:

The Foster Grandparent Program is a program of Americorps Seniors.


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Last reviewed November 20, 2024