About
The Foster Grandparent Program connects older adult volunteers age 55 and older with children and youth who have special or exceptional needs. The program includes one-on-one mentorship, tutoring, and emotional support in schools, community centers, and child care centers.
Programs
- Foster Grandparent Program — older adult volunteers (55+) with children and youth who have special or exceptional needs · Offers one-on-one mentorship, tutoring, and emotional support in schools, community centers, and child care centers.
About the provider
The program requires volunteers to be age 55 or older, live in Clackamas, Multnomah, or Washington Counties, and pass a National Service Criminal History Check, including fingerprinting and the sex offender registry. It also requires 20 hours of prerequisite training, at least 5 hours of volunteering each week, monthly meetings on the first Friday of each month, and following all program standards at volunteer stations.
Requirements include being age 55 or older, residing in Clackamas, Multnomah, or Washington Counties, passing a National Service Criminal History Check (including fingerprinting and sex offender registry), and having an interest in working with and supporting children. Expectations include completing 20 hours of prerequisite training, volunteering at least 5 hours per week, attending monthly meetings on the first Friday of each month, and abiding by all program standards while at volunteer stations.
Last updated November 6, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.