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Butler County Foster Grandparent Program
Basic Information
Address: 2101 Dearborn, Suite 302 Augusta, KS 67010
Phone Number: 3167750500
Fax Number: 316775-0555
Email: EPfeifer@bucoks.com
Director: Liz Pfeifer
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Additional Information
Causes Served: Elementary education
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Children needing extra support with their educational journey.
Ages for Volunteer: 55+
Minimum Hours Required: 15 hours per week
Mission Statement:
To provide mentoring relationships between seniors and students to inspire excellence.
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
The Foster Grandparent Program is an intergenerational volunteer program that provides valuable aid to children at risk of falling behind in school and to those with physical and/or special needs through a caring relationship and to provide a high quality experience that enriches the lives of the volunteers and the children they serve.
Program History:
The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program began in 1965 as a national demonstration effort to show how income-eligible persons age 55 and over have the maturity and experience to establish personal relationship with children having either exceptional or special needs.