FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
330 McQueen Avenue,  P. O. Box  729
Newport, NC 28570
Telephone 252-223-1650    Fax 252-223-1689
 

The Foster Grand Parent Program is run by Coastal Community Action and is available in Craven, Carteret, Pamlico and Jones Co.  It is federally funded with a 10% local match.

This service is contracted with non-profit agencies that work with or care for children who may have developmental problems, need academic assistance, have behavioral problems, etc.

Children with a special need are identified and then referred by workstation supervisors/coordinators who man workstations located within non-profit agencies.  

The child is then matched to a foster grandparent along with a “Child accomplishment plan.”   The grandparent may provide from 15 - 40 hrs per week with the child if it is required.

Before any one can serve as a foster grandparent a criminal background check is done as well as a physical exam including a T. B. screening is completed.  They receive pre-service orientation and are provided with monthly in-service training programs.
See Volunteer Program

This service is free but donations are welcome to support the program.

                                                                                                                               10/2008