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Commission on Aging
2200 S. Lincoln Rd.
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
48858 ...map

Ph: (989) 772-0748
Fx: (989) 773-0514
e-mail: Office
Activity Center and Travel Program - Mary Ann Mooradian, Program Coordinator

Foster  Grandparent Program

The Isabella County Commission on Aging manages the Foster Grandparent Program in Isabella, Clare and Gratiot Counties. This program provides the bridge that connects the generations. It matches the patience and experience of an Older Adult with the physical and emotional needs of a child. Everyday throughout our service area Foster Grandparents are the people children in need depend on for love, wisdom and support.

Older Adults participating in the Foster Grandparent Program must be 60 years of age or older; have a limited income of approximately $1,000.00 per month; be able to volunteer an average of 20 hours per week and love children. In return the Grandparent will receive a small hourly stipend; assistance with meal and transportation costs; a daily meal; an annual physical examination; pre-service orientation and monthly training and most importantly, knowing they are making a difference in a child’s life.

The Foster Grandparent Program has locally been in operation for over 30 years. We are proud of the fact the we have over 40 Older Adults volunteering with children who have special needs in our three county service area. The Foster Grandparents work in schools, day care programs, Head Start programs, and in-home settings. They touch the lives of over 120 children.

These children benefit from the experience and talents of the Foster Grandparent; the individual attention they receive and the tutoring assistance to help them succeed in school. The Foster grandparents help children develop the skills, confidence and strength to succeed in life.

If you are interested in more information about the Foster Grandparent Program or in becoming a Foster Grandparent, you can contact the Program Coordinator, Mary Ann Mooradian, by e-mail or by telephone at (989) 772-0748.

Senior Companion Program

The Isabella County Commission on Aging manages the Senior Companion Program in Isabella, Clare and Gratiot Counties.

The Senior Companions are healthy Older Adults who help other adults live independently. Senior Companions provide assistance with important daily tasks; encouragement to remain active; a watchful eye to notice when someone may need extra care and the easing of loneliness. Without the help of Senior Companions, many Older Adults would not be able to continue living at home. Many of our volunteers also serve in nursing homes, adult day care centers and sheltered workshops.

The Older Adult participating as the Senior Companion must be 60 years of age or older; have a limited income of approximately $1,000.00 per month; be able to volunteer an average of 20 hours per week and enjoy helping others. In return the Companion will receive a small hourly stipend; a daily meal and transportation costs; an annual physical examination; pre-service and on-going training and the enjoyment of knowing that they are helping others in need.

You don't need medical or technical skills to be a Senior Companion. All you need to know is how to be a friend. Senior Companions offer adults contact with the world outside of their homes and make their lives less lonely. Along the way, Senior Companions find out that few things feel as good as knowing you're needed.

If you are interested in more information about the Senior Companion Program or being a Companion, you can contact the Program Coordinator, Mary Ann Mooradian, by e-mail or by telephone at (989) 772-0748.
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