CCA’s Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) plays an important role in establishing such a foundation for children.  It provides services to children with special and/or exceptional needs through the service of older adults (60 and above) who contribute from 15-40 hours per week at contracted public/private non-profit volunteer sites.  Assistance is provided with academics, school readiness, mentoring, etc.  Eligible volunteers receive a small stipend ($2.65 per hour), an annual physical exam, meals, travel reimbursement, liability insurance and annual recognition for their service to children.