Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Council Approved Budget to Accept and Appropriate the 2023 Foster Grandparent Program Grant Amendment Awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The Hampton Department of Social Services was awarded the first Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) grant in 1972 and has since been received in each subsequent year. The CNCS mission is to provide government agencies federal funds to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic participation through services and volunteers. Programs provided through CNCS includes the Senior Corps, which incorporates the long standing Foster Grandparents Volunteer Program.
The Foster Grandparent Program provides a way for volunteers 55 and over to stay active serving children and youth in their communities.
The Foster Grandparent Program on the Peninsula serves the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and the counties of York and James City.
Discussion:
The Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) is an independent, federal grant - making government agency, whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic participating through services and volunteers. For over 20 years, CNCS through its programs; Senior Corps, Ameri Corp, Volunteer Generational Fund (VGF) and Social Innovation Fund (SIF) has helped to engage millions of citizens in meeting community and national challenges through services and volunteer action. CNCS provides grants to national and local non-profits, schools, government agencies, faith-based and other community organizations, and other groups committed to strengthening their community through volunteering.
The Senior Corps incorporates the long standing Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program. The foster grandparents serve as role modes, mentors and friends to children, where the personal attention helps our young people mature, gai...
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