FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 117046545
Eligibility
Foster grandparents residing in Suffolk County ages 55 plus, in good health and be able to commit to 5 hours per week(minimum)
Hours
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(877) 468-2537
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Other - 877-INTAKES
631-321-6325
Fax·
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(631) 669-1114
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631-321-8229
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Main
(631) 669-5355
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Main
Website
https://www.risewell.org/Application process
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Fees
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Service area
Suffolk County, NY
Seeking volunteers 55+ years of age to serve as tutors and mentors to children in a local school in your community. Foster grandparents work alongside teachers in a classroom setting to provide nurturing, support, and assistance to children as needed. Volunteers must attend training as required. Volunteers who meet income guidelines will receive a stipend, and all volunteers receive benefits including travel reimbursement, meal allowance, recognition, training and ongoing support, and socialization.
Last assured
09/10/2018
Providing organization
RISEWELL COMMUNITY SERVICES
Advocacy group for people with disabilities founded by concerned parents of people with mental illness. Works to improve services to people who have mental health, substance abuse and/or medical challenges both in institutions and in the community through education, information and referral services, legislative action and program development. Serving children, adults and families throughout Long Island and the New York City Metro area.