Lutheran Foster Grandparent Program

715 Falconer Street Jamestown, NY 14701 www.lutheran-jamestown.org/FGP
Main Phone
716-665-5354

Fax
716-665-8153

Primary Services
Foster Grandparent Program

Description
Places older adults in meaningful volunteer opportunities providing primarily one-on-one support services to children with special needs. In return for volunteering, Foster Grandparents receive a tax exempt stipend, a free meal each day while volunteering, and mileage reimbursement. Program is active at 65 volunteer sites and recruits over 500 volunteers.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Eligibility
Foster Grandparents must be at least 55 years of age, meet income guidelines, be in good health, and be willing to work with children.

Service Area: Allegany, Cattaraugus, & Chautauqua Counties.

Intake Process
Call office; standard applicant process.

Program Fees
Free.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Jun 12, 2020

Contacts
Kevin Saff (Primary)
Project Director
ksaff@lutheran-jamestown.org
716-665-5354
Gwen Axelson
Development Officer
gwen@lutheran-jamestown.org