Telespond Senior Services Inc

“Return is reviewed and approved by executive director and the finance committee.”

“Conflicts of interest policies are updated annually. They are reviewed individually when there appears to be a conflict.”

“Executive director is awarded the same raise that is given out to employees.”

“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available to the public upon request at the organization's office during normal business hours.”

“The foster grandparent program, serving luzerne and wyoming counties, provides an opportunity for senior volunteers to play a special role in the lives of young children in neighboring school districts and youth centers. Foster grandparents work one-on-one with children identified as high-risk or having special needs, supporting their physical, mental, emotional and social development. This is a free service available for ages 0 to 21. Foster grandparents meet with children on a weekly basis in pre-k programs, elementary schools, head start programs, and other youth-based facilities. Our foster grandparents provide help with reading and other learning tasks, one-on-one conversations, guidance, love and support at critical moments in a child's life. In 2023, the foster grandparent program provided supports to forty schools and offered employment opportunities to seventy volunteers across luzerne county. Classroom teachers reported tremendous improvement in student behavior and skills with the support of the foster grandparents.”

“Telespond began construction of the older adult advocacy center (oaac), which is slated to open its doors in 2025. The oaac will offer older adults experiencing housing insecurity due to abuse, neglect, or an unsafe environment a transitional safe space which will allow them to heal, stabilize and connect with community social services and health care partners. Telespond will work closely with local area agencies on aging to identify at risk older adults who would benefit from a stay at the oaac. The in-home personal care program provides non-medical in-home care services to help older adults maintain a safe and clean home-based environment, as well as provide caregiver support and respite. Our personal care attendants provide assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and will also handle homemaking duties such as laundry and/or meal preparation.”