This Throwback Thursday we’re looking back at a program that has been changing lives for decades.
In 1989, Mountain Projects launched the Foster Grandparent Program through a federal grant, creating opportunities for older adults to make a lasting difference in the lives of local children.
This photo from 1995 shows Foster Grandparent Alice Haley reading with students—a simple moment that reflects the heart of the program.
For more than 30 years, Foster Grandparents have provided one-on-one support, encouragement, and care to children in Head Start classrooms, child development centers, and schools throughout Haywood and Jackson counties.
Today, the Foster Grandparent Program continues that legacy through the Haywood County Senior Resource Center by connecting income-eligible adults age 60 and older with children who benefit from extra attention, guidance, and support.
Thank you to the many Foster Grandparents—past and present—whose kindness has helped generations of children learn, grow, and thrive.