Program

Foster Grandparents

Pays a stipend to income eligible seniors who volunteer 15 to 40 hours a week mentoring children ages 3 to 7 in Philadelphia Pre-K and elementary classrooms, as part of the national AmeriCorps Seniors network.

Ages 55 and up
Clearances needed
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Who it is for

Who can join: Neighbors who live in the area
Ages: Ages 55 and up
Who is there: Older adults

When and where

We do not know the schedule yet. Ask the group.

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What we know so far

We have not written a first visit guide for this group yet. Not sure what to expect? Contact them before you go.

Cost and commitment

Cost: Cost not known yet
How often: About once a week

Access and languages

Wheelchair access: We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken: We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

Pennsylvania child clearances

This group works with children. Pennsylvania law says adults who volunteer with children need clearances. The usual ones are a child abuse history check and a State Police criminal record check. Some people also need an FBI fingerprint check. Ask the group which ones you need and how to get them. For unpaid volunteers, the clearances last five years.

Read about the clearances on the state website

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How to reach them

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Website: phila.gov Source: phila.gov, seen October 4, 2026

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 4, 2026. This was a basic check: we confirmed the group is active and open to join.

Last seen active: February 2025 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team: October 4, 2026
Status: Probably active
Our confidence in this listing: Medium

We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.

phila.gov, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website, Summary, Audience, Requirements

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