Patti Meyer, Foster Grandparent, Mildred Liakakes (Grandma Lee) National Mentoring Month, 2007

Foster Grandparent Program

Sponsored by: United Way of Chittenden County
Executive Director: Gretchen Morse
Program Director: Trish Shabazz
Contact: Trish Shabazz
412 Farrell Street, Suite 200
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-860-1677
www.unitedwaycc.org

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) provides meaningful volunteer roles for adults 55 years of age or older who are interested in working with children. FGP’s goal is to make a difference in the life of a child while at the same time enriching the life of the volunteer. Volunteers serve from 15-40 hours per week providing supportive one-to-one assistance to special needs children from birth to 21 years of age in child care centers, schools and other agencies. Currently, FGP serves senior volunteers and children in Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle and Washington Counties.

First Year of operation: 1977
Minimum age for mentor: 55
Minimum time commitment: 15-40 hours/week
Minimum length of commitment: 1 school year