The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is seeking participants in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties for its Foster Grandparent Program.The program recruits and places seniors ages 55 and older in schools, Head Starts and daycare centers to share their experience and knowledge with children.There are about 40 foster grandparents in the program, which NECAC administers through a contract with the Corporation for National and Community Service.Any senior citizen may become a foster grandparent, but some applicants who meet income guidelines may be eligible for a tax-free stipend. A benefit package and training are provided with 14 paid holidays.“Becoming a foster grandparent is a wonderful way to give something back to the community,” said Kim Serene, coodinator for NECAC’s foster grandparent program. “There are so many children who need more one-on-one tutoring or mentoring to succeed. Seniors have the wisdom and desire to help these kids and this provides them with a purpose.”All grandparents volunteer 15 to 40 hours a week and must pass a criminal background check. In addition to working with children, participants get the benefits with secondary insurance, mileage reimbursement, monthly pay and an annual recognition luncheon.NECAC is a 12-county area social service, community health and public housing Community Action Agency. NECAC contracts with federal, state and local governments, private businesses and other not-for profit organizations to operate and administer self-sufficiency service programs for the low-income, elderly, youth, disabled and disadvantaged population.The agency’s Central Administration Offices are located in Bowling Green, with NECAC Service Centers operated in each county.For more information call NECAC Warren County Service Coordinator Desiree Antoniou at 636-456-8191.Foster grandparents