Foster Families

It takes a village and we're here as a part of your community to be an extension of your family you so carefully nurture and care for unconditionally. We bridge the gap between kids in need and caring grandparents through meaningful relationships in a supportive community, enriching lives through lasting connections guided by loving volunteers.

We also provide networking time and space for parents to connect, chat and share experiences if interested!

Our program is built to be fun, beneficial, local, and full of the joy of shared stories and laughter. We build lasting connections with loving volunteers who engage in fun, enrich minds and create moments of joy of as we make a difference in a whole new way.

Reasons to Join Us

Experienced, loving volunteers who add joy to each child's life
Engaging activities and fun; doing things together with grandparents like many kids do
Experience the joys kids can have being the grand-kid

Sample Program and Events

Try your hand at painting – anything, whatever you wish!
It’s time for puppets! Create your own and have a show!
Libraries are wonderful! Get your own library card and experience how to find your best book!
Music is everywhere – how can we create our own?

Who We Serve

We are currently accepting children ages 4 to 10 from foster families and at-risk/underserved families with kids in need of some extra nurturing.

Contact us today if you are a foster parent, single parent, or parents experiencing a difficult time whose kids could use some grandparenting, and you live in Yavapai County; find out more about our monthly events. We are here to be a positive influence and connection to your extended family in all we are doing. It is with love we want to connect.

Getting Started in Our Program Family

1. Click on “Register A Child” under Join Us

Fill out and submit the interest form.
You’ll receive an email or phone call from the League of Extraordinary Grandparents "LEGs" to let you know your child has been approved.

2. Sign Up for an Event

Click on the program registration for a particular event and add your child.
If your child cannot attend for any reason after you have registered, please contact us as soon as possible because we staff for the number of kids coming that day.

4. Day of Event

Bring your child to the event by 9 a.m. the day of the event, sign in and verify who is picking your child up at noon.
If you need to pick your child up early, not a problem, just let us know. Or come to get her/him and ensure we know and have made note who is picking your child up.
Your child can share all the fun things they did and the Grand-parents that helped them!

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different than other kid programs?

This is strictly for fun and learning with grandparent type volunteers. Kids won’t be transported to another location, all events and activities, with the exception of any events at the local library, are at the standard location. Kids won’t be working on regular school projects nor have academic goals to achieve.

Is this a therapeutic foster child respite program as well?

No we are not trained nor equipped to handle the needs of foster children that have therapeutic requirements.

Can other siblings attend that are outside the age span of 4 to 10?

Unfortunately not, we believe our program age spans are enough of a difference that already requires many different types of activities. We aren’t equipped for much younger children, nor do we have programs that could appeal to much older children.

Are the monthly programs/events parent respite times or are parents required to remain at the facility?

We appreciate it if the parents are willing to stay for at least the first hour the first time the child is participating to ensure the child feels secure and safe and happy at our event. It isn’t mandatory but preferred for the first time. We also provide a parent networking room if you are interested!

What if the parent must pick up the child earlier than before the program/event is over, or if the child needs to be picked up earlier than when the event is scheduled to end?

Yes, you may certainly pick up your child earlier and please let us know when you drop off your child that this will occur and who will be picking them up, if you know this in advance. All contact information must be on the form with an alternative phone number so that we may contact the parent for an early pick up if needed. All parents/kids must sign in and sign out each visit as well.

Foster and At-risk/Underserved Families