Foster Grandparent Program

At Central Missouri Community Action, you can mentor and guide students to higher academic achievement. The Foster Grandparent Program, in partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors, connects role models to students with exceptional needs. If eligible, volunteers may receive a stipend at the rate of $4 per hour, plus one hot, nutritious meal provided at most site locations, transportation or mileage reimbursement, a physical exam, accident and liability insurance, in-service training, referral service and an annual recognition program. Foster grandparents and children play games, talk, listen, read and eat together. Activities are developed for a one-on-one relationship. Foster grandparents lend support to learning and therapy.