Foster Grandparent Program
Did You Know? In Kansas, only 47.4% of kindergarten students are prepared or ready for school.  Catholic Charities Foster Grandparent Program  helps children prepare to succeed.Â
About Us
By bringing foster grandparents together with children who have special or exceptional needs, the Foster Grandparent Program allows retired individuals to engage in meaningful work that benefits them and the children.
Contact
Inside Catholic Charities Adult Day Services
5920 West Central Avenue
Wichita, Kansas 67212
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Phone: (316) 264-8344
Fax: (316) 262-5356
Email: Lyndon Drew, Program Director
By bringing together senior citizens and children who have special or exceptional needs, the Foster Grandparent Program allows retired individuals to engage in meaningful work that benefits them and children within the community.
A Lifetime of Experience
Foster grandparents and children with special or exceptional needs have been a rewarding combination since the Foster Grandparent Program was brought to Wichita in 1977 and Catholic Charities adopted it in 1981. The program was established to give retired individuals opportunities to engage in meaningful work and to contribute to the development children and youth with special or exceptional needs, by giving them positive individual attention. The time spent together gives the grandparents a feeling of being needed.
With a lifetime of experience and a willingness to reach out to others in need, foster grandparents have much to offer. The nurturing provided by foster grandparents helps children make gains in their physical, psychological, educational and social development, and to acquire a better self image. By spending time with older people, children can learn a sense of values and coping skills to help them respond to life’s challenges.
Service to Children
Foster grandparents serve in volunteer stations such as schools, shelters, early childhood programs, daycare centers and hospitals. Each year, foster grandparents give more 100,000 hours of services to children in our communities. Depending on the assignment, foster grandparents provide assistance by:
•Nurturing children through listening, talking, walking or reading
•Providing intellectual stimulation through one-on-one tutoring
•Helping with the child’s daily personal needs, such as feeding and dressing
Interested in becoming a Foster Grandparent? Click here for more information on how you can help the community today!
