PEACE, Inc. extends a sincere thank you to the Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County for providing funding to support training for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program. Their generosity helps ensure that volunteers have the tools and knowledge they need to support young learners across the community.
Earlier this month, Child Care Solutions led a training focused on promoting literacy both inside and outside the classroom. The session explored literacy development from infancy through second grade, highlighting the foundational stages of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Volunteers practiced engaging literacy strategies, explored ways to strengthen early skill development, and received hands-on instructional tools they can use while working with children. Each Foster Grandparent left with a bag of literacy support materials to carry into their volunteer sites.
We also want to thank Congressman John W. Mannion for stopping by to share his classroom experiences and speak to the importance of having a caring, supportive adult in a child’s life. His message reinforced the meaningful impact Foster Grandparents have every day.
Learn more about the AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent Program here:
https://www.peace-caa.org/programs/fostergrandparent/
