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Greater Erie Community Action Committee - Foster Grandparent Program

18 West 9th Street, Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility

Be age 55+ * Live in Erie County * Can serve between 5 to 40 hours a week * The family income is within 200% of federal poverty guidelines * Complete criminal background checks

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
https://www.gecac.org/work/aging/foster-grandparents

Application process

Call or visit website.

Fees

Call for more information.

Service area

Erie, PA

Description

Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and tutors to at-risk children in an educational setting. The program provides a way for volunteers to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. All one needs to join is the ability to give the kind of comfort and love that sets a child on the path toward a successful future. If individuals are 55 or older and want to share their experience and compassion, then they have what it takes to be a Foster Grandparent. GECAC will provide a stipend or other benefits that enable individuals to participate as Foster Grandparents without cost to themselves .

Providing organization

Greater Erie Community Action Committee

Assists people throughout Erie County break the cycle of poverty, be self-sufficient and achieve financial independence. Assists with meeting emergency needs and start individuals on the road to self-sufficiency.