Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) at Catholic Charities
Address
437 N. Topeka St.
St. Joseph Pastoral Center
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 264-8344
Description:
An intergenerational program that matches persons age 55 and older with children who have special or exceptional needs. Classroom Foster Grandparents work with the children through a number of volunteer assignments in the community, primarily at schools. The program provides a small stipend to those who meet income requirements.
Hours:
9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
July 11, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities:
For information on volunteer opportunities at Catholic Charities, visit CatholicCharitiesWichita.org/volunteer-opportunities, or call Tiffany at (316) 264-8344, ext. 1261.
Address Listings
Mailing
437 N Topeka St
Wichita, KS 67202
Physical (Primary)
437 N. Topeka St.
St. Joseph Pastoral Center
Wichita, KS 67202
Contacts
MacKenzie Mace
Primary Contact
Program Director
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(316) 264-8344
Fax
(316) 202-0629
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Federal grant (AmeriCorps Senior), United Way of the Plains, Sedgwick County grant, individual and corporate donations, foundation grants.
Description
An intergenerational program that matches persons age 55 and older with children who have special or exceptional needs. Classroom Foster Grandparents work with the children through a number of volunteer assignments in the community, primarily at schools. The program provides a small stipend to those who meet income requirements.
Hours
9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.
Eligibility
For seniors ages 55 and older who have an income less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
To learn about becoming a Classroom Foster Grandparent, call (316) 264-8344, ext. 1211.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Sedgwick County.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Sedgwick County
- Sedgwick County
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