Was reading Michelle Malkin's article today and saw the Foster Grandparent Program listed.
The Foster Grandparent Program is probably one of the least known government sponsored programs and one of the most brilliant. The first paragraph from the main web site says it all:
"From its inception in 1965, the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) has provided a chance for the elderly and the young to assist each other's needs. Over 2,300 low-incomeseniors participate in more than 26 FGP projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia , Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, serving more than 75,000 children everyday. These children are mentally, physically or emotionally handicapped and some of these children are incarcerated. Many Foster Grandparents provide the only stable and loving presence in these children's lives."
The government funds a lot of crap, but this one is far from being that. For the rest of the week, I'm going to share with you what FGP is. It won't come from my own thoughts, it's coming from interviews with people that I know in my area who participate.
You'll learn about what's happening in our school system when it comes to those in "special ed" - the good, the bad and the ugly.
You'll learn about some of the children being reached here in the foothills of the Appalachians.
You'll learn about some of the volunteers who participate. The stories will surprise and hopefully inspire you to not only encourage more funding, but encourage Seniors you know to participate.
Yes, I said "more funding." This has nothing to do with the nutcase occupying the White House and his merry band of idiots. This has everything to do with how the government wants people to fail and be reliant on them.
Many of the teachers who teach these kids treat them as though they have no choice but be government dependent the rest of their lives. True, some of the kids will have to be, depending on the severity of their disabilities. BUT! Many of the kids are quite capable of doing more with their lives, they just need a grandparent to come in and undo the damage these teachers are doing. And you know what? It's working.
Tomorrow, we'll see how.
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