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Senior Day Services - Foster Grandparent Program

1200 Saginaw Street, Scranton, PA 18505

Eligibility

Looking for older volunteers to be a foster grandparent to children in need.

Hours

Varies - call for details

Application process

Call or visit website.

Fees

Services free of charge.

Service area

Lackawanna, PA
Luzerne, PA
Wayne, PA

Description

Provides an opportunity for senior volunteers to play a special role in the lives of young children in neighboring school districts and youth centers. Foster grandparents work one-on-one with children identified as high-risk or having special needs, supporting their physical, mental, emotional and social development.

Providing organization

Senior Day Services

Provides life-enriching services to older adults and their families on a community-wide and individual basis. Aims to provide high-quality, community-based care to older adults and caregivers; enhance the well-being of older adults by promoting independent living; offer low-cost alternatives to institutionalized care and collaborate with service providers and healthcare experts to ensure effective delivery of programs.