FY2027 Foster Grandparent Program

The FY2027 Foster Grandparent Program aims to provide limited-income seniors with the opportunity to serve as one-on-one tutors and mentors to young people with special needs in schools. The program is funded through the federal grant AmeriCorps Seniors, and grantees are expected to comply with various requirements, including submitting quarterly program progress reports and fiscal reports. The program's objective is to utilize the skills, talents, experience, and work ethic of seniors to benefit their communities. Key aspects of the program include: • Providing tutoring and mentoring services to children with exceptional needs • Hiring appropriate staff and providing adequate supervision • Including staff in orientation, training, and meetings scheduled by the Department on Aging • Permitting access to program operations and records for evaluation and monitoring purposes • Responding to inquiries and requests from the Department within three business days • Participating in surveys or requests for feedback from persons receiving assistance funded by the grant