Forms & Links

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Links




  • The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
    ​"The Corporation for National and Community Service engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to help strengthen communities."
  • ElderCare of Alachua County
    ​(352) 265-9040
  • Elder Options
    ​(352) 378-6649 
  • FGP Program
    ​For information about the Foster Grandparent Program including: a description, eligibility, partners/operations, volunteer benefits, and the federal budget, please visit this site.
  • CIMA
    ​Volunteers in the FGP are provided with supplemental accident insurance for personal injury, personal liability insurance and excess auto liability insurance through the Volunteers Insurance Service (VIS) Program. "Volunteers Insurance Service was established 40 years ago to address the concerns that are shared by many volunteers, would be volunteers, and the nonprofit organizations that use their help."​
  • Senior Corps
    ​"Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of citizens to meet community challenges with Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)."
  • Florida Department of Elder Affairs
    ​(850) 414-2000
  • SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Seniors)
  • Elder Abuse Hotline
    ​(800) 96-ABUSE [800-962-2873]
  • MV Transportation
    ​(352) 375-2784
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Contact

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  • Trelany Pennington
  • FGP Program Manager
  • John Henry Thomas, M.D. Center
  • 218 SE 24th Street
  • Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Phone: 352-264-6730
  • Fax: 352-264-6701
  • TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service)

If any accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at (352) 374-5275 or (352) 374-5284 TDD.

Mission

  • To match low-income volunteers aged 55 and over with children and young people who have special needs, in order to increase opportunities for them to succeed, while providing challenging and rewarding experiences for the volunteers.
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