Participants may have physical or mental impairments, need close health monitoring or supervision, or be socially isolated. This program focuses on development of legal resources for older citizens and on legal issues of importance to the aging population. Nutrition Program DHS helps fund local congregate meal and mobile meal programs for elderly persons. Funds are dispensed through area agencies on aging and meal programs are operated by local grantees such as senior centers, churches and activity centers. Foster Grandparents Volunteer foster grandparents work with youth who may have physical, mental or emotional problems or special needs.
Volunteers receive stipends, transportation, physical exams and meals.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Older citizens volunteer in areas such as counseling, help with income tax returns, adult basic education, home visitation and transportation. Senior Companion Program Senior volunteers provide in home or community support for older adults and persons with physical, mental or emotional impairments. Temporary income for families in which children have been deprived of support due to a parent s death, incapacity, absence or unemployment. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Financial assistance to pay winter heating bills and cooling bills in summer months for low income families. Help is sometimes available to avoid utility cut-off.