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|ProgramType=Program
|ProgramType=Program
|OrgSponsor=AmeriCorps
|OrgSponsor=AmeriCorps
|CreationLegislation=[[Older Americans Act]]
|CreationLegislation=Older Americans Act
|Mission=The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) connects volunteers aged 55 and older with children who have exceptional needs to provide one-on-one support, enhancing both the educational and emotional development of the children and promoting the well-being of the volunteers. The program fosters intergenerational relationships while addressing community needs.
|Mission=The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) connects volunteers aged 55 and older with children who have exceptional needs to provide one-on-one support, enhancing both the educational and emotional development of the children and promoting the well-being of the volunteers. The program fosters intergenerational relationships while addressing community needs.
|Website=https://americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors/foster-grandparent-program
|Website=https://americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors/foster-grandparent-program
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{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors/foster-grandparent-program}}
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors/foster-grandparent-program}}


== Goals ==
* To offer one-on-one support to children with special needs.
* To offer one-on-one support to children with special needs.
* To promote the health, activity, and social engagement of senior volunteers.
* To promote the health, activity, and social engagement of senior volunteers.