The Foster Grandparent Program, a program of Catholic Community Services, places seniors in classrooms where they act as mentors to needy children. Foster Grandparents can be placed in child care centers, Head Start programs, elementary schools, or in other settings where the need to assist children exists. Typically, the Foster Grandparents work one on one, modeling positive behavior, help improve reading skills, or provide other assistance in the classroom.

Foster Grandparents must qualify as low income, be able to help out 20 hours a week, and love working with children. For their time they are paid a stipend and attend in-service training once a month.

For information contact Bill Tracey at (360) 405-9486 or billt@ccsww.org.