Volume 18 | Issue 44 | November 8th, 2023 | |
News for Advocates of Children, Youth, and Older Adults from Generations United | |
TODAY: 2023 State of Grandfamilies Report Release Event | |
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Join Generations United today at 3:00 PM ET for the virtual release of our 2023 State of Grandfamilies report, Building Resilience: Supporting Grandfamilies' Mental Health and Wellness. The report aims to bring attention to the mental health and emotional wellness of grandfamilies, shed light on their resilience and challenges they face, and provide innovative solutions and resources to better support them. The report also includes policy and program recommendations for strengthening these incredible families.
During this report release webinar, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Explore key findings and highlights from the report.
- Engage in a conversation with caregivers and young members of grandfamilies facilitated by Sonia Emerson of ChildFocus Partners.
- Hear insights from subject-matter expert Dr. Joseph Crumbley.
Don't miss this valuable webinar. Register today and join the conversation!
Thanks to The Brookdale Foundation Group for making this report and event possible, and to Centene Corporation for their valuable support!
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Register Today - Intergenerational Arts Webinar
Join us on Monday, November 13 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET to learn how the arts can foster meaningful connections between young people and older adults. Intergenerational arts programming has been shown to reduce ageist stereotypes, promote empathy and social inclusion, stimulate brain functioning, and reduce isolation. Hear from our presenters about ways to use music, dance, theater, and the visual arts to enhance your programming and build community. Register today.
This webinar is presented as part of Generations United’s Shared Site Learning Network, which is made possible with support from The Eisner Foundation.
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Read the Latest Issue of the Shared Sites Learning Network Newsletter
This issue of the Intergenerational Shared Site Learning Network newsletter focuses on the arts as a tool for fostering cross-age relationships and promoting well-being. Intergenerational art-making is an effective way to break down ageist stereotypes, foster empathy and understanding, and combat loneliness. The arts transcend generational divides and provide an opportunity to find common ground. Engaging generations in co-creating and co-learning — through theater, music, dance, and other art forms — promotes social inclusion and builds community. We hope the programs highlighted below inspire you to incorporate creative arts experiences into your work.
Read the full issue here. Sign up here to receive the quarterly newsletter in your inbox.
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Program Spotlight - AGE to age: bringing the generations together | |
AGE to age: bringing the generations together, a Generations United Program of Distinction, was launched by the Northland Foundation in 2008 as part of a national initiative focused on the civic engagement and wellbeing of older adults. AGE to age provides a path for youth, older adults, and the ages-in-between to interact, form friendships and maintain social connectedness, and improve their communities.Each AGE to age site forms an action plan and devises local projects and programming based on the needs and interests within its community, with guidance and support from the Northland Foundation and its funding partners. Project themes include culture and traditions, health and wellness, volunteer service, history and ancestry research, tech learning, and many others. Representatives from all the AGE to age sites meet regularly as a learning community, as well as participate in an annual Regional Summit. Annually, this program spurs approximately 15,000 hours of volunteer service among people of all ages. Learn more. | |
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Each week, Generations United is spotlighting a recipient of our Intergenerational Program Certification. The certification is an annual recognition of outstanding programs bringing older and younger participants together and is based on rigorous standards of program effectiveness and sustainability. Learn more about the Intergenerational Program Certification here. | |
Planning for the “What Ifs” | |
Our latest two-pager focuses on the delicate but important topic of helping grandfamilies prepare for the death or serious illness of a caregiver. It provides concrete tips for anyone who is navigating these difficult conversations. We are grateful to our partners at ZERO TO THREE for their leadership in producing these monthly resources. Access the resource. | |
Accepting Requests for Assistance | |
As always, the Network is accepting individual requests for assistance from professionals who work in systems or organizations that serve kinship/grandfamilies. Fill out the request assistance form to receive support from our team. Learn more and sign up to access our resources! | |
The Network is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $9,950,000 with 95 percentage funded by ACL/HHS and $523,684 and 5 percentage funded by non-government sources. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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Thank You to Our Members and Supporters | Thank you to the Northland Foundation, Bridge Meadows, and Kendal at Oberlin for their renewed membership to Generations United. Thank you to David Ochoa for his donation to Generations United. Thank you to all our members and supporters! Consider making a donation today to help unleash the potential of a society that values all generations. If you're an organization, join us! | | | |
Think Intergenerational - Funding Opportunities | |
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Life Comes From It is a grantmaking and movement-building circle that supports grassroots work led by people of color in the United States. Funding is provided for projects and collaborations led by people of color that focus on restorative justice, transformative justice, Indigenous peacemaking, and land-based projects. The aim is to support work committed to replacing criminalization and incarceration with alternative approaches to address violence and repair harm, and prioritizing peacemaking development and Indigenous initiatives led by Native people. Grants are typically unrestricted and for general operating costs. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply. Application deadline: None for introductions. Learn more.
If you have—or know of—any intergenerational funding opportunities, please send them to gu@gu.org.
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Think Intergenerational - Great Resources | |
Generations United Resources | |
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Strengthening Cultural Responsiveness In Intergenerational Programs is a new report from Generations United that highlights the intentional and creative ways that organizations combat systemic racism by prioritizing the voices and lived experiences of diverse staff and participants in their practices. Available in English and Spanish. Learn more.
Generations United has updated our Children Thrive in Grandfamilies Fact Sheet, a resource that provides key facts about how children do in the care of relatives and a list of research articles to support the facts. Learn more.
17 New State-Specific Adoption & Guardianship Comparison Charts Are Now Available! These comparison charts help grandfamilies understand the difference between adoption and guardianship for children leaving foster care to permanency with relatives, made possible with support from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Learn more.
Sharing Our Space: A Toolkit for Developing and Enhancing Intergenerational Shared Sites is designed for individuals and organizations interested in creating an intergenerational shared site or enhancing services at their current site. Divided into 10 sections, the toolkit details every step of the development and operation process, from initial planning to sustaining long-term shared site programs. Learn more.
Making the Case for Intergenerational Programs provides rationale and facts to help make the case for intergenerational programs. It is based on a comprehensive review of the literature on intergenerational programs and highlights evidence-based findings on how intergenerational programs benefit everyone. There is also an accompanying fact sheet available in English and Spanish. Learn more.
Staying Healthy Across Generations: Vaccines are Essential for All Ages is an infographic that illustrates that vaccines aren't just for kids - they protect all generations, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Staying up to date on vaccines for the flu, pneumonia, and whooping cough is important to protect both older adults and children. Learn more.
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"By helping people of all ages and backgrounds to come together, everyone can have their life enriched. Young can learn and be inspired by old, while older generations can have spirits uplifted, memories refreshed and learning enhanced from those in younger age-groups."
Councillor John Spence, Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care and ICS Integration
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We want Generations This Week to be a resource for you. Please send us any national news on intergenerational issues in addition to upcoming conferences, funding opportunities, research, reports, and webinars. You can connect with other intergenerational enthusiasts through our Facebook group. Please also let us know how we can improve! Email us at gu@gu.org. We'd love to hear from you! | |
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