Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
As a Foster Grandparent, you’re a role model, a mentor, and a friend. Foster grandparents serve through numerous local organizations, including faith-based groups, Head Starts, schools and other youth facilities.
Volunteers help children learn to read, provide one-on-one tutoring, and guide children at a critical time in their lives. Put simply, as a foster grandparent, you will provide comfort and love and help your foster grandchild achieve a brighter future.

FGP Volunteers:
- Must be willing to serve within Blair County
- Must be 55 years of age or older
- Must have income that does not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Must commit to minimum assignment schedule of 15 service hours per week
- Must be willing to provide support service for the special needs of children
- Will be assigned to a community facility providing FGP services
FGP Volunteer Benefits:
- An opportunity to use your experience and skills
- The chance to learn something new every day
- Supplemental accident and liability insurance
- Tax-exempt stipend
- Ongoing training throughout the service year
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Annual fellowship and recognition events
- Transportation Assistance (certain restrictions may apply)
- Applicable benefits by volunteer station (varies)
Become a FGP volunteer today by contacting our FGP Coordinator:
Blair County FGP
1320 12th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-1235
(800) 245-3282