Community Action of Southern Kentucky recruiting for Foster Grandparent Program [Video]

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – The Foster Grandparents Program provides an opportunity for seniors (ages 55 or older) to support, encourage, mentor, and nurture children with special and exceptional needs.

Volunteers in the program serve children in non-profit child care centers, Head Start, public schools, after-school programs, the juvenile justice system, and group homes. The children, ranging anywhere between infancy and 21, may be those who have experienced trauma or have physical, mental, social, and emotional challenges.

“The majority of our volunteers are here to give back to the community. They’re looking for interaction but they’re also looking to invest in the kids in our community,” said Krista Graves, Program Director.

Community Action of Southern Kentucky pairs income-eligible seniors with these children to act as mentors in classroom settings in the 10-county BRADD region. Volunteers can serve a minimum of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week depending on the needs of their assigned location.

Recently, CASKY introduced five new volunteers …