According to law, the stipend does not count as income when determining eligibility for benefits including:

• Food stamps
• Energy assistance
• Subsidized housing
• Rent
• VA pension

Those Foster Grandparents who are eligible for the stipend will also be entitled to the following designated paid holidays based on the number of hours volunteered:

• Annual state holidays
• Annual discretionary day
• Sick leave benefits
• Earned vacation days

In addition Foster Grandparents are covered during regular service hours by:

• Accident insurance
• Personal liability insurance
• Excess auto liability insurance (if you drive)

Foster Grandparents are provided transportation costs (or receive assistance with the costs) to and from assignments and official activities.

A daily meal or meal assistance may be provided to the Foster Grandparent at times when appropriate.

Foster Grandparents are required to have a physical examination prior to assignment and annually thereafter. Physical examinations are provided by Fort Hays State University Student Health and at other sites located in the Foster Grandparent Program service area.

Foster Grandparents receive several types of training to enhance performance of their assignments, including:

• Orientation to the Foster Grandparent Program
• Orientation to their volunteer assignment site
• Regular site visits by program staff
• Monthly in-service training

Recognition events are provided for all Foster Grandparents during the year.

Most importantly Foster Grandparents have the satisfaction of knowing that they are making a positive difference in the life of a child.

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