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Foster Grandparent Program | Salvation Army - Newark Area Services

45 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07102

Open to older adults, age 55 or older, have an income less than $21,000/year, pass background checks, and provide finger prints for this federal government program.
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
[email protected]

Please call for an application or walk in to pick up an application form.

Essex County, NJ
Hudson County, NJ

Description

The Foster Grandparent Program enables volunteers, ages 55 and over, to remain physically and mentally active by partnering them with children with special needs. Volunteers are trained to work with children in order to improve their physical, mental, emotional and social development. Children in the program range from ages 1 through 12.

Providing organization

Salvation Army - Newark Area Services

Provides a Adult rehabilitation center program which focuses on self independence along with a variety of other services. Programs includes clothing boutique, emergency services such as food and rent, housing services, mobile homeless outreach assistance, NJ Shares assistance, senior companion services, thrift store, and work programs.