Foster Grandparent Program of Northeast Kansas

Foster Grandparent Program of Northeast Kansas The Foster Grandparent Program of Northeast Kansas is a volunteer program serving six counties: Atchison, Douglas, Jackson, Marshall, Osage, and Shawnee.

We volunteer supporting people at KNI and with children in school classrooms and Head Start programs. This program is for adults age 55 and up who meet the federal low-income guidelines. Our volunteers work with children with exceptional needs as well as adults with profound intellectual disabilities. Our goal is to provide a meaningful experience to seniors in our community.

Our Spotlight for the day is Grandma Wanda! Grandma Wanda works at Farely Elementary. She has been a Foster Grandparent...
06/23/2026

Our Spotlight for the day is Grandma Wanda!

Grandma Wanda works at Farely Elementary. She has been a Foster Grandparent for one year.

Grandma Wanda, we are looking forward to many more years to come, with you as Foster Grandparent of Northeast Kansas.

Thank you for your service.

Q & A with Grandma Wanda

Qustion 1. What is your Favorite past time activity?

Answer 1. "Taking a walk."

Question 2. What is your best memory from your service as a Foster Grandparent?

Answer 2. "Being with the second graders and hearing them call me Grandma."

06/23/2026
Happy Fathers Day to our Foster Grandpas and every father! Enjoy your day!!!
06/21/2026

Happy Fathers Day to our Foster Grandpas and every father! Enjoy your day!!!

FGPNEK at the Topeka Juneteenth celebration!!
06/20/2026

FGPNEK at the Topeka Juneteenth celebration!!

As we continue to celebrate 60 years, enjoy these pictures from the spring picnic yesterday. Certificates were received ...
06/17/2026

As we continue to celebrate 60 years, enjoy these pictures from the spring picnic yesterday. Certificates were received in appreciation for hours served in 2025.

We love celebrating our Foster Grandparents.

Games, catering, cake, oh my. 🦁 🐅 🐻

More pictures to come.

06/16/2026

Free tacos tonight 1921 SE. Indiana 6pm-8pm

Look who we found in the office today! Jennifer and Maria and son stopped by. Got to meet Jordan in person. We are looki...
06/12/2026

Look who we found in the office today! Jennifer and Maria and son stopped by. Got to meet Jordan in person.

We are looking forward to seeing all our Foster Grandparents next week.

Address

3107 SW 21st Street
Topeka, KS
66604

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17852965474

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