Foster Grandparent Program | Salvation Army - Newark Area Services
45 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07102
Eligibility
Open to older adults, age 55 or older, have an income less than $21,000/year, pass background checks, and provide finger prints for this federal government program.
Required documents
Id, drivers license, proof of address, background check, finger printed is required.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
973-623-5959 Ext: 208
Voice·
Main Phone
973-623-7537
Fax·
Fax
Application process
Please call for an application or walk in to pick up an application form.
Fees
None.
Service area
Essex County, NJ
Hudson County, NJ
Enables volunteers, ages 55 and over, to remain physically and mentally active by partnering them with children with special needs. Volunteers are trained to work with children in order to improve their physical, mental, emotional and social development. Children in the program range from ages 1 through 12.
What's Here
Providing organization
Salvation Army - Newark Area Services
Offers a Adult rehabilitation center program which focuses on self independence along with a variety of other services. Programs includes clothing boutique, emergency services such as food and rent, housing services, mobile homeless outreach assistance, NJ Shares assistance, senior companion services, thrift store, and work programs.