Foster Grandparent Program - Dodgeville

Mailing Address

Southwest CAP
149 North iowa Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533

Contact Information:

Phone: (608) 935-2326 x209
Toll Free: (800) 704-8555
Website: http://www.swcap.org/service-grandparents.html
Email: [email protected]

Organization Contacts

Dir., Foster Grandparent Program Cindy Gher-Deckert
Phone: (608) 935-2326 x209
Email: [email protected]

Description:

The Foster Grandparent Program is a national program that enables limited-income persons age 55 or over to provide tutoring and/or mentoring for children who have exceptional, special needs, at risk or challenged to keep pace with classroom peers. The "grandchildren" may be educationally challenged, emotionally or physically abused, or negelected. After training, foster grandparents work under professional supervision in educational settings, family enhancement programs, Head Start programs, not-for-profit day care centers & special institutions in Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland, or Southern Crawford. Participants volunteer 15-40 hours per week & receive a modest, tax-free hourly stipend.

Eligibility:
55+ years

Willing to volunteer a minimum of 15hrs/week during school year ( may up to 40/wk)

Your income is at or below 200% of the poverty level, plus 50% for medical expenses. Request an application form SW CAP at

Want to learn more about being a volunteer or a host site? Contact the Foster Grandparent Program at Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program at 149 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI 53533, call 1-800-704-8555

Service Categories

Community, Volunteer, Volunteer

Geographic Areas Served

  • Counties Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Other Information

  • Criteria for Services or Eligibility
    Below poverty

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Last Update Date: 07/31/2020

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