Foster Grandparent Program | Salvation Army

Foster Grandparent Program | Salvation Army - Newark Area Services

45 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07102

Eligibility

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.

Required documents

Id, drivers license, proof of address, background check, finger printed is required.

Hours

Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

973-623-7537

Fax

973-623-5959 Ext: 208

Voice

[email protected]

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English, Spanish

Application process

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

Fees

None.

Service area

Essex County, NJ
Hudson County, NJ

Description

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.

What's Here

RSVP Program Mentoring Programs

Providing organization

Salvation Army - Newark Area Services

Offers 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.