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COAD,
The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Ohio Development, needs YOUR
help with a special program for our children—
The Foster Grandparent
program is helping children in 12 counties in Southeast Ohio.
In Head Start centers,
pre-schools and elementary schools all over our area, low-income
seniors are getting out of the house and helping children!
The seniors work with
3 to 5 children in a classroom, under the
teacher’s guidance.
The “grandma” or “grandpa” helps with learning
life skills, colors, numbers and reading.
It’s a special
opportunity, and low-income seniors who are 60 and over
receive a small, non-taxable
stipend, help with mileage, and a free lunch.
They also enjoy the company
of the other foster grandparents, when they meet monthly to share
ideas.
Seniors can make a difference
in a child’s life AND in their own lives—
For more information call
the Foster Grandparent program at COAD in Athens, 740-594-8499.
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