Run by the Catholic Charities Diocese of New Orleans, the Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors age 60 and older opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors, and loving caregivers for children and youth with special needs.

Foster grandparents must meet income eligibility guidelines and you receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering.

Foster Grandparents serve 20 hours a week, usually 4 hours a day Monday through Friday, serving children with one-on-one, direct service.

Other benefits include reimbursement for transportation, some meals during service, an annual physical, and accident and liability insurance while on duty.

Pre-Service and monthly training sessions provided.