OVERVIEW

THE PURPOSE OF THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM (FGP) IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL AND/OR EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS BY MEANS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE OF OLDER ADULTS (55 AND ABOVE).

These individuals contribute from 5-40 hours per week at contracted public/private non-profit volunteer sites. Assistance is provided with academics, school readiness, and mentoring, improved physical, mental, emotional and social development. Benefits to eligible volunteers include a small stipend ($2.65 per hour), an annual physical exam, meals, travel reimbursement, liability insurance and annual recognition for their service to children.

EXPECTATIONS

To continue to strive to enhance the educational capabilities of current volunteers by providing more meaningful and age-appropriate in-service training for them.
Continue to foster a better understanding, interaction, and cooperation between FGP and other CCA programs.
Enable low-income persons 55 and above to remain physically and mentally active and to enhance their self-esteem through continued participation in needed community services.
Establish a closer partnership with the various volunteer sites to determine the most prevalent needs of children served and assist FG volunteers in obtaining the relevant skills needed.

YOUR CONTACT

Director
Janice Mattocks
303 McQueen Blvd
P.O. Box 729
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-1650
E-MAIL

COUNTIES SERVED

Carteret, Craven, Jones & Pamlico

Triumphs

CCA has successfully managed the local FG Program since 1985, starting in Carteret County and expanding to Craven, Jones, and Pamlico Counties.
Fifty-five FG's have consistently served over 55,000 hours and were successful in assisting approximately 230 children to meet their respective personal goals through one-on-one intervention.
Jones County FG's were recognized in eduChalkBoard, an educational publication, in an article - When an OG has your back! The article expanded upon how the uniqueness of these women and the positive aspects of their life experiences, the pride exhibited, the courage and wisdom displayed, all had a positive impact on children served.

Stressors

A continuous effort to obtain financial support from the counties served to allow CCA to expand services benefiting both seniors and children.
To continue to meet the local 10% match of federal funds received; emphasize the importance of volunteer stations providing support to the volunteers serving at their respective sites.
Continuing to provide high-quality in-service training opportunities for volunteers through the participation of volunteer sites providing both age-appropriate and educational instruction.

Aspirations

To provide a semi-annual report to county government officials to better inform them of the services provided in their respective counties.
Continue to develop and/or create ways in which each county can contribute to the required 10% match of federal funds awarded for the program.
Continue to seek opportunities to be more visible in the counties in which we serve.
To develop at least one non-federal VSY!!

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