Foster Grandparent Benefits
Benefits to Volunteers:
- Tax free stipend to supplement your income
- Transportation reimbursement to and from the service site
- Paid training, annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
- Accident and liability insurance while serving
- Personal satisfaction from helping a child succeed in school and life
The stipend does not count as income when determining eligibility for benefits including:
- Food stamps/Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Energy Assistance
- Subsidized housing
- Rent
- VA pension
Corporation for National and Community Service | National Senior Corps Association
Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging | Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging