TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES INC
Programs
Foster Grandparent Program
THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM, SERVING LUZERNE AND WYOMING COUNTIES, PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIOR VOLUNTEERS TO PLAY A SPECIAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN NEIGHBORING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND YOUTH CENTERS. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS HIGH-RISK OR HAVING SPECIAL NEEDS, SUPPORTING THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR AGES 0 TO 21. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS MEET WITH CHILDREN ON A WEEKLY BASIS IN PRE-K PROGRAMS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, HEAD START PROGRAMS, AND OTHER YOUTH-BASED FACILITIES. OUR FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROVIDE HELP WITH READING AND OTHER LEARNING TASKS, ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATIONS, GUIDANCE, LOVE AND SUPPORT AT CRITICAL MOMENTS IN A CHILD'S LIFE. IN 2023, THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORTS TO FORTY SCHOOLS AND OFFERED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO SEVENTY VOLUNTEERS ACROSS LUZERNE COUNTY. CLASSROOM TEACHERS REPORTED TREMENDOUS IMPROVEMENT IN STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND SKILLS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE FOSTER GRANDPARENTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$570.3KSenior Companion Program
THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP LACKAWANNA COUNTY'S OLDER ADULTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND IN THEIR HOMES AS LONG AS POSSIBLE AND ENCOURAGE FRIENDSHIP AND CONNECTION WITH OTHER SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY TASKS, ENCOURAGEMENT TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND CONNECTED, AND WATCH FOR SIGNS THE CLIENT MAY NEED EXTRA CARE. THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM EMPLOYS 66 SENIOR VOLUNTEERS AND OFFERS 100 CLIENTS COMPANIONSHIP SERVICES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$497.5KThe Adult Day Center
THE ADULT DAY CENTER PROVIDES REHABILITATIVE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS AGES 60 AND OLDER IN A CLEAN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT STAFFED BY CARE ATTENDANTS AND NURSES. ADULT DAY CENTER CLIENTS BENEFIT FROM SUPPORT WITH PERSONAL CARE AND NUTRITION, PHYSICAL EXERCISES, AND FUN ARTS AND MUSIC PROGRAMMING LED BY AN EXPERIENCED ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP OLDER ADULTS REMAIN ENGAGED AND CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, FEEL LESS ISOLATED, AND IMPROVE COGNITION AS WELL AS MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. THE ADULT DAY CENTER PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CLIENTS LIVING IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$493.1K
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