Save The Foster Grandparents Program: Act Now to Protect a Vital Program

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:

The Foster Grandparents Program, a 60-year-old lifeline in Charles City, risks losing federal funding, threatening its role in North Iowa. Director Jennifer Lantz and Diane Winter, Foster Grandparent of the Year, highlighted its impact in a recent community conversation. Fully federally funded with 20% local grants, it engages over 6,100 seniors across 99 Iowa counties, mentoring children from preschool to high school. Volunteers, aged 55+, build lasting bonds with kids, teachers, and peers, boosting seniors’ health and self-worth. Diane, with nine years of service, treasures connections with middle schoolers and stays in touch with graduates.

The public must act to save this program—visit voicesforservice.org and contact Congress now. A 60th-anniversary celebration is planned for April 25, 2025, with awards and entertainment. To volunteer, call Jennifer at 641-257-6327.