Foster Grandparent Program Seeks Volunteers to Mentor Children
The Foster Grandparent Program is recruiting volunteers to mentor children while earning extra income.
As a part of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the program provides an opportunity for people 55 and older with limited incomes to mentor children who have exceptional needs or are in circumstances that limit their academic, social or emotional development.
Unlike traditional foster parents, children don’t live with their foster grandparents.
The program volunteers serve 15 to 40 hours a week and receive a monthly tax-free stipend.
From July 2025 to June 2026, foster grandparents served 16,772 children and logged 347,581 volunteer hours.
