Grand Kids

GRAND KIDS

"GRAND KIDS" is an initiative of the Foster
Grandparent Program of Central Florida and is
designed to pair Foster Grandparents with children
who are reading below grade level. The program is
implemented through a partnership with Elementary
Schools throughout Central Florida. The success of
the initiative is attributed to the intensity and
consistency of the program.

Each child selected to participate in the program
receives approximately 30 minutes each day of one-
to-one reading practice with a Foster Grandparent
using reading materials selected and provided by the
teacher. At the end of 3 months, the reading skills
of the child are assessed by the school to determine
the progress that has been made. If the child has
not made significant progress, he or she continues
to be a "GRAND KID."

Children participating in the program receive
incentives such as books, cards, tickets to events,
and special recognition from the Foster Grandparent
with whom they work. And of course, they form a
valuable inter-generational relationship with the
Foster Grandparent.

For more information on this program, please
contact Jane Watkins, Assistant Director,
407.298.4180.