Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)

Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) (Program) Gives senior citizens the opportunity to share their lifetime skills, talents, and abilities with youth with a developmental and/or learning disability. Foster grandparents can spend 15 to 40 hours each week at local elementary schools, daycare centers, and head start sites, giving one-to-one attention, encouragement, and support to children needing assistance in overcoming physical, mental, social and emotional obstacles. Eligibility: Individuals ages 55 years or older, in good health, able to serve at least 15 hours a week, with access to transportation and meet federal eligibility requirements Application Process: Appointment required; call for information Required Documentation: Required documentation will be provided after the completion of the initial intake by Central Intake Receptionists, FGP Program Director or Program Assistant Fees: None Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida counties Get directions Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (Agency) Provides direct services and support for education, employment, and family support services. 9882 River Road Utica NY 13502 Website: www.mvcaa.com Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM Disabled: Fully Accessible Contact Fax: 315-624-9931 Main: 315-624-9930 x2832 Email: info@mvcaa.com Website: www.mvcaa.com 38 Morgan Street Ilion NY 13357 Hours Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM Program hours varies based on need call for details Staff Karima Wines FPG Program Assistant kwines@mvcaa.com 315-624-9930 x2832 Patricia Demma Program Director pdemma@mvcaa.com 315-624-9930 x2832 Disabilities Access All locations Fully Accessible Languages Interpreter services available upon request, Bosnian, Spanish This program is offered at these sites: Ilion CAAP Location Main Address: 38 Morgan Street Ilion NY 13357 Fax: 315-624-9931 Main: 315-624-9930 x2303 Email: info@mvcaa.com Website: www.mvcaa.com Rome CAAP Access Point Location Main Address: 203 West Liberty Street Rome NY 13440 Fax: 315-624-9931 Main: 315-624-9930 x2380 Utica CAAP Access Point Location Main Address: 287 Genesee Street Utica NY 13502 Fax: 315-624-9931 Main: 315-624-9930 x2150 Related Categories Foster Grandparent Program

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