Foster Grandparent Program & Senior Companion Program

Foster Grandparent Program

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) establishes person-to-person relationships between limited income adults, 55 years of age and older, to children receiving services from Tri-Counties Regional Center.
FGP is a national program funded through AmeriCorps and the California Department of Developmental Services and has been active in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties since the late 1990s. Foster Grandparent volunteers bring a lifetime of experience to children and provide an opportunity for them to more fully participate in school. They serve children in schools throughout San Luis Obispo and Ventura Counties.

Senior Companion Program

The Senior Companion Program shares the same philosophy and goals as the Foster Grandparent Program; however, they serve adults 22 years of age and older. Senior Companions serve at adult day care/health centers and other day programs throughout the Tri-Counties area.

In order to qualify for the programs, volunteers must be aged 55 or over and must meet income qualifications.

Volunteer Benefits:
• Tax-free monthly stipend
• Tax-free meal and transportation allowance
• Paid holidays and Annual Leave
• Recognition Events
• Opportunity for routine and daily socialization

Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be aged 55 or over
• Must meet income requirements
• Individuals interested in serving children or adults with disabilities

For more information on how you can be a volunteer, please contact Goretti Alvarez, Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program Manager at 805-308-9014 or galvarez@tri-counties.org.

Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs (FG/SCP) : CA Department of Developmental Services

AmeriCorps Seniors | AmeriCorps