FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
Description
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENABLE LOW-INCOME PERSONS AGED 60 AND OVER TO REMAIN ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH SUPPORTIVE PERSON-TO-PERSON SERVICE TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL OR EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS IN SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, DAYCARE, & HEADSTART. IF THE VOLUNTEER MEETS THE INCOME GUIDELINES, THEY WILL RECEIVE A NON-TAXABLE STIPEND, A DAILY MEAL, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, A YEARLY PHYSICAL, AND EXCESS ACCIDENT & LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Contact Information
Address:
5109 W SCOTT RD SUITE 415
Beatrice
NE
68310
Hours of Operation:
9:00 TO 5:00 MONDAY-FRIDAY
Website:
www.beatricepublicschools.org/vnews
Main Phone:
Phone
402-223-6036
Other Phone(s):
Phone
800-540-8981
Fax
402-223-6043
Main Contact(s):
SONJA WORKMAN
Other Contact(s):
Main Email:
Other Email(s):
pioneers-fgp@bvca.net
General Information
Agency ID: 877
List of Provided Services:
Employment: Volunteer Locator, Volunteer Employment
Counties Served: Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, Thayer, York
Written material: PAMPHLETS & BROCHURES- LARGE PRINT
Eligibility: INDIVIDUALS MUST MEET THE INCOME GUIDELINES TO QUALIFY FOR THE BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE & MUST BE 60 OR OVER.
Ages Served: Ages 60 and Up
Disabilities Served: Alcohol/Drug, BIMI (Behavioral Impairment/Mental Illness), Brain Injury/Head Injury, DD (Developmental Disability including ID), Hearing Impairment, LD (Learning Disability), OHI - Other Health Impairment, Orthopedic, Speech Disability, Visual Disability
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Fees: NO CHRGE
Sliding fee schedule: Yes
How to appeal a decision: PROJECT DIRECTOR
Languages with interpreters on staff: