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The Foster Grandparents Program allows senior community members to assist in education in Idaho classrooms. Many retirees and senior citizens who are 55 + connect as volunteers with children in a mentoring and tutoring relationship.
Volunteers may serve in Ada, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, and Boise Counties in Idaho. Many Foster Grandparents serve in schools near their homes and become the school grandparents for years to come.
Speaking to Idaho Today host Mellisa Paul, spokesperson Jackie Mildenberger has been a part of the program for eight years and told Paul that it was a great way to get involved with Idaho's youth.
Foster Grandparent Program of the Treasure Valley
Decades of outcome measurements in Idaho schools show children working with Foster Grandparent volunteers:
- Demonstrate gains in school readiness
- Develop healthy behaviors and attitudes in educational settings
- Improve academic performance (literacy, writing, math, etc.)
- Improve social and emotional skills
To find out more about Foster Grandparent Volunteers for your school, contact Asia Miller at amiller@jannus.org or 208-947-4280
To become a FGP volunteer:
If you would like to learn how to become a volunteer or if you are seeking a Foster Grandparent volunteer for your school, contact Asia Miller, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, 208-947-4280 amiller@jannus.org
Program Contact:
Asia Miller, Program Director
1607 W. Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
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