Foster Grandparent Program
Options: Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of OrganizationPIC was named the sponsor for the Foster Grandparent Program of Southwestern Pennsylvania (FGP) in June 2014, continuing a long tradition of strengthening communities and fostering civic engagement to the region. FGP spans across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Fayette, and Washington counties. Funded through the National Corporation for Community Service's Senior Corps, the FGP program provides volunteers a way to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities.
History of Organization:FGP volunteers support academic and social-emotional needs by providing one-on-one attention as role models, mentors, and tutors to children and youth with special and exceptional needs. The volunteers serve 15 to 40 hours per week and often maintain an ongoing relationship, intensive relationship with the children and youth served for a year or longer.
The Senior Corps Foster Grandparent Program will help find just the right opportunity for you, whether you want to ...
•Provide guidance and mentoring to young people striving to succeed
•Tutor children from kindergarten through 12th grade
•Offer one-to-one support and counseling to struggling youth
•Open troubled youth's eyes to their potential
Since 1965, Foster Grandparents have volunteered in:
•public and private schools
•shelters and foster agencies
•before-school and afterschool programs
•Head Start, preschool, and daycare centers
•mental, developmental, rehabilitation, and correctional facilities
To be a foster grandparent through our program, an individual must:
1.be 55 years of age or older,
2.be a lawful resident of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Fayette, or Washington counties,
3.be determined by a physical examination to be capable to serve, and
4.agree to abide by all requirements.
We welcome FGP volunteers and volunteer stations who participated or served under the former sponsor as well as those who are interested in joining the program for the first time. To learn more or to request information, please contact Maria Campieri, program supervisor, at mcampieri@privateindustrycouncil.com or 724-836-2600, ext. 281.
Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. Working with national and community nonprofits, faith-based groups, schools, and local agencies, the Corporation engages more than two million Americans each year in meeting critical needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security, and other areas. The Corporation and its programs are part of USA Freedom Corps, a White House initiative to foster a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility, and help all Americans answer the President's Call to Service.
Leadership
Key LeadersName* | Title/Description (Executive Director, Vice President, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
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Maria Campieri | Program Supervisor | 724-836-2600 | 724-836-4588 | mcampieri@privateindustrycouncil.com | |
Colleen Cavanaugh | Program Coordinator | 724-437-2590 | 724-787-0875 | ccavanaugh@privateindustrycouncil.com | |
Carletta Alston | Program Coordinator | 724-728-2110 | 724-787-9397 | calston@privateindustrycouncil.com | |
Contact Information
Contact Person(s)Name* | Title/Description (Intake Specialist, Secretary, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
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Maria Campieri | program supervisor | 724-836-2600, ext. 281 | mcampieri@privateindustrycouncil.com | ||
Website* | Title / Description (National, Local office, etc.) |
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privateindustrycouncil.com/early-childhood/foster-grandparents | |
Foster Grandparent Program
Address:219 Donohoe Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Map It
Title/Description (Branch office, Satellite office, etc.) | Address Line 1 | Address Line 2 | Address Line 3 | City | State | Zip Code |
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Foster Grandparent Program | 205 Beaver Valley MallMonacaPA15061 | Foster Grandparent Program | 112 Commonwealth DriveLemont FurnancePA15456 |
SWPA<br /> Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties
Services ProvidedAvailable HoursMonday - Friday
8:00am to 4:30 pm
None
Eligibility Requirements55 +
Income Guidelines
Yes
How to Access Services or Schedule AppointmentsContact a Program Coordinator to begin enrollment process
Speaker AvailableNo
Volunteer UseNo
Volunteer NeedNo