Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 45 - Public Welfare |
Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Public Welfare |
Chapter XII - Corporation for National and Community Service |
Part 1207 - SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM |
Subpart A - General |
§ 1207.1-1 - Purpose of the program.
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The Senior Companion Program (SCP) is authorized under title II, part C, of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as amended (Pub. L. 93-113). The dual purpose of the program is to create part-time stipended volunteer community service opportunities for low-income persons aged 60 and over, and to provide supportive person-to-person services to assist adults having exceptional needs, developmental disabilities or other special needs for companionship.