New Opportunities Inc

58 Unduplicated Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Volunteers, Sponsored by New Opportunities, Inc. (noi), Will Serve in the Primary Focus Area of Education. These Activities Will Be Accomplished Through Partnerships With 8 Elementary Schools and 6 School Readiness Sites in- Waterbury, Wolcott, Cheshire, Prospect, Beacon Falls, Naugatuck, Which Are Located in New Haven County and Thomaston Located in Litchfield County. the Volunteers Will Engage in Mentoring/tutoring Activities With Students Who Are Economically Disadvantaged And/or Who Have Special Needs for the Purpose of Improving Academic Achievement and Social/emotional Development. at the End of the 12 Month Performance Period, 66 Elementary School Students Will Show Evidence of Improved Academic Engagement. 108 School Readiness Children Will Be Better Prepared for Success in Elementary School Because They Have Demonstrated Gains in Social And/or Emotional Development. These Outcomes Will Be Measured by the Teaching Professionals Who Assign and Supervise the Volunteers. the CNCS Federal Investment of $279,584 Will Be Supplemented by More Than $50,000 in Non-federal Resources.