
‘You see you make a difference’
Foster grandparent program can make big impact on kids, volunteers Al Wortman, a foster grandparent from Hoover Elementary School in North Mankato is a former teacher and professor. He mostly helps students who need help in reading and math. Contributed photo Many of us grew up with our grandparents living nearby or even in the same house. Today’s young families often live several states away from grandparents, and contact is limited to holidays and other special occasions. S