Statewide and Nationwide
Companion Services
Programs and/or services that provide general companionship, friendship, socialization and minimal assistance with daily activities.
Companion Services
Connect America
3 Bala Plaza West, Suite 200, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
Main:
(800) 215-4206
Toll Free:
(800) 215-4206
Fax:
(800) 490-8313
Friendly Caller, Friendship Line
Institute on Aging
3575 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, 94118
Main:
(415) 750-4111
Toll Free:
(800) 971-0016
Fax:
(415) 750-5338
Grandparent and Kinship Care Supports
Programs in which the full time care, supervision, nurturing and protection of a minor child is the responsibility of a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative, member of the child’s tribe or clan, godparent, stepparent, friend of family or another adult who has a long-standing relationship with the child or the family. In many cases, the programs are specifically for grandparents including those raising grandchildren.
Kinship Navigators, Family First Virginia
Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 726-7000