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Contact Information
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD)Contact: Makieya Kamara, MSW, MNL, LCSW, FGP Director/Director of Elder Services
Email Address: abcdfostergrandparents@bostonabcd.org
Phone: 617-348-6784
View AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents Program Website
19 Temple Place 4th Floor Boston, MA 02111
Area Served: Boston
Map Location AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents Program
Narrative
The Foster Grandparents program matches low-income senior volunteers ages 55 and above with children in schools, daycare centers, hospitals, and Head Start sites for 15 - 20 hours each week. Grandparents spend this time offering mentorship, guidance, and simple companionship to young people, providing support around social & emotional and academic needs. Volunteers are provided with a small, tax free stipend based on income eligibility. We seek people who want to give back to their communities & love children. Training will be provided and is ongoing.
Service Types
- Relationship/Friendship Support
Program Type
- Aging
- Community Supports Program
Populations Served
- All Disabilities
Ages Served
- Birth to 3
- 3 - 4
- 5 - 8
- 9 - 13
- 14 - 18
Languages Spoken
- Chinese-Cantonese
- Chinese-Mandarin
- Spanish
Accessibility Features
- Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service
