Foster Grandparent Program - Chippewa Falls region

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725 West Park Avenue
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Contact Information:

Phone: (715) 720-2042
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Organization Contacts

Program Administrator Mary Byrns
Phone: (715) 720-2042
Email: [email protected]

Description:

The CESA 10 Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) pairs Foster Grandparents with students to serve as role models, mentors, tutors, and friends. Foster Grandparents are income qualified adults who are at least 55 years old. They work in classrooms during the school day under the direction of teachers on tasks such as reading, practicing math facts, and spelling words.

Due to the efforts of the CESA 10 Foster Grandparent Coordinator, and support by CESA 10 districts, this program has continued despite recent changes in state methods of funding. This program has been honored as a Daily Point of Light recipient for being an exemplary model for inter-generational relationships.

Foster Grandparents:
Develop relationships with the students and other adults in the school.
Offer comfort and love, setting a child on the path toward a successful future.
Work individually with students to meet their needs one-on-one.
Share experiences, wisdom and compassion.
Earn a small stipend and a transportation reimbursement if income qualified.
Serve a minimum of 15 hours/week.
Are provided pre-service and in-service training as well as insurance and often a school meal while serving.

Contact Mary Byrns - [email protected]

Service Categories

Employment, Grandparenting

Geographic Areas Served

  • Counties Chippewa, Clark, Eau Claire, Monroe, Rusk, Taylor, and Trempealeau

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Last Update Date: 06/25/2022

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