Program Description
Foster Grandparents volunteer throughout Pueblo County serving children with special needs primarily in schools, day cares, and Head Start classrooms. They serve as role models, tutors, and caregivers. Foster Grandparents provide additional educational support services to help struggling students succeed. The positive influence of a Foster Grandparent can have a lasting impact on a child’s educational experience.

Applications are available at SRDA in the Foster Grandparent Program Office.

Services Offered
The services offered for the Foster Grandparent Program are:

• Intergenerational volunteer opportunities
• Orientation and monthly training
• Recognition
• Stipend pay and other benefits

Program Funding
The Foster Grandparent Program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the City and County of Pueblo.

Foster Grandparent Qualifications

• 55 years of age or older
• Able to volunteer 20 hours a week
• Enjoy working with children
• Must meet income guidelines

Foster Grandparent Benefits

• 40-hour orientation
• Excess liability insurance
• Mileage / meal reimbursement
• Monthly in-service training
• Recognition
• Tax-free stipend