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Program connecting local kids to ‘foster grandparents’ winding down over federal funding freeze

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Senior Centers, Inc. announced Tuesday it plans to “wind down” the Lucas County Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) over a loss in federal funding. The statement released Tuesday ...
Observer-Reporter

Growing together

At a recent luncheon celebrating the 60th anniversary of the foster grandparent program, volunteer Lynn Swan Sheppard of Point Breeze received the Directors Award. Linda Robinson loves children, and ...
syracuse.com

Foster grandparent gives thanks for restoration of program’s funding (Your Letters)

Thank you to everyone who helped get the foster grandparent program reinstated ("Syracuse school children to regain foster grandparents after Trump cuts are reversed," Sept. 11, 2025). I have been ...
Independent Florida Alligator

Federal cuts force Foster Grandparent Program to close after 60 years

Alexandra Walker has taught in Alachua County for 17 years, including seven working with Grandma D., who became “a second mother” to her. When Grandma D. called her saying they needed to talk, she ...