[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 10, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING AMERICORPS SENIORS FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the 60th anniversary of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent 
Program.
  This is one of the oldest, most impactful senior service programs in 
the country. Since 1965, foster grandparents, who are volunteers aged 
55 and older, have provided consistent support, mentorship, and care to 
children and youth.
  Through this intergenerational service, they help young people thrive 
while strengthening communities.
  Foster grandparents volunteer their time to help children through 
tutoring, mentoring, and sometimes providing classroom support to 
teachers. These grandparents have the ability to help young people in 
need learn independence, self-confidence, and social skills.
  Mr. Speaker, many of us have fond memories of our own grandparents, 
and I am glad that for the past 60 years the foster grandparent program 
has helped connect seniors with young people to form these wonderful 
relationships.

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