Bridging Generations: Foster grandparents bring wisdom and warmth to head start classrooms

Published on May 30, 2025

 A local program is linking up children who are just beginning their education, with seniors who have a lifetime of experiences to pass on. And they're hoping to find more people who want to become a foster grandparent.

Every day, 300 children go to Head Start, run by Catholic Charities. It's not about daycare. It's about early education and life skills for the entire family.

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