Hello! Friends of Grandfamilies
Below you will find some recent updates and resources from the field. If you know anyone who may be interested in receiving these alerts, please forward this to them and/or encourage them to sign up here.
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Celebrate Grandparents Month with #DoSomethingGrand!
Mark your calendars and #DoSomethingGrand for Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 10, extending the celebration throughout September. This year, we're spotlighting The Grandparent Advantage.
As part of our 'Do Something Grand' campaign, Generations United is thrilled to team up with Grandparents Academy for Grandparents Week (September 10 - 16). This exceptional virtual educational conference is the largest of its kind, featuring insights from 20+ experts. Our very own GRAND Voices Support Coordinator, Robyn Wind, will share invaluable resources for grandfamilies. Don't miss out on mini-classes and prizes during this incredible event. Reserve your spot now for the September 10 - 16, 2023 celebration. General Admission is free, and pre-registered attendees qualify for fantastic giveaways.
Get Your Ticket Today! Claim yours here.
Join us in honoring the pillars of our families and embracing heartwarming celebrations. Explore our #DoSomethingGrand campaign, Grand Partners, and engaging activities to enjoy with your loved ones here.
Let's make this Grandparents Month truly unforgettable!
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Apply by Sept. 18 for the Intergenerational Program of Distinction or Program of Merit Certification
Generations United is now accepting applications to recognize outstanding intergenerational programs that are connecting younger and older people in the United States. The Program of Distinction and Program of Merit designations are based on the criteria that underpin the effectiveness of any intergenerational program and are intended to recognize the rich diversity among programs that involve older and younger generations. Applications are due September 18, 2023.
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Webinar Alert: Improving Your Results in Kin-Finding and Placement
Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Our Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network: A National Technical Assistance Center. Titled "Improving Your Results in Kin-Finding and Placement," this event will provide valuable guidance.
Date: Tuesday, September 12
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
Featured Expert: Marina Nitze, Network Subject Matter Expert
Discover the Kin-Finding Toolkit, an innovation packed with effective practices that child welfare agencies nationwide are leveraging to enhance kin placement rates. Marina Nitze will introduce each highlighted strategy and practical tools like sample policy language and forms.
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Participate in
Kent State University's Study: Supporting Custodial Grandmothers
Kent State University is seeking participants for a study focused on the Family Life Skills Training Program. Custodial grandmothers, who are raising grandchildren aged 3 to 12 without parental involvement, along with professionals and advocates in this field, are cordially invited to contribute.
The study will take place from late August to early September 2023. Participants will engage in an informative 80-minute online focus group session, followed by a brief 5-minute survey. As a gesture of appreciation, each participant will receive a monetary payment.
To be a part of this meaningful research and help shape better support systems for custodial grandmothers, interested individuals can contact Dr. Minzhi Ye by email: mye@kent.edu, Telephone: 330-672-3051
Your input can make a significant difference. Join the study today and be a catalyst for positive change!
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Strengthening Cultural Responsiveness In Intergenerational Programs Report Released
Generations United released our Strengthening Cultural Responsiveness in Intergenerational Programs Report at our Global Intergenerational Conference. This report highlights the intentional and creative ways organizations combat systemic racism by prioritizing the voices and lived experiences of diverse staff and participants in their practices. Check out the report here.
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Elevate Health Across Generations: Join Us for National Immunization Awareness Month!
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of vaccines for individuals of every age. Generations United advocates for vaccines as a part of intergenerational care and provides resources to encourage conversations about immunizations. Click here to see our resources.
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Black Kinship Families – Identifying Needs and Challenges
This video resource is part two of a series of videos from our partner, the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA), and it features a conversation between Karyne Jones, President and CEO of NCBA, and Dr. LaShawnDa L. Pittman, Associate Professor of American Ethnic Studies at the University of Washington. To access the video and its related resources, you can just click on the link provided.
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Funding Alert: Tribal Elder Justice Innovation Grants for Title VI Grantees
Tribal Elder Justice Innovation Grants for Title VI Grantees are now accepting applications until September 5, 2023. These grants are available to tribal governments and organizations aiming to enhance elder justice, address abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and strengthen multidisciplinary partnerships and community response. The grant type is demonstration grants with an estimated funding of $150,000 per year for two years. Sonya Begay is available for inquiries via email at Sonya.Begay@acl.hhs.gov or by phone at (202) 205-9769. Apply here for this funding opportunity!
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CVS Health Foundation Grant Program:
Youth Mental Health
Great news! The CVS Health Foundation's 2023 Centering Youth Mental Health grant program is live. This opportunity is designed for locally-led coalitions committed to enhancing mental health outcomes among adolescents and young adults.
Eligibility: Coalitions in AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, VA.
Details:
- Total Grant Amount: Up to $4 million
- Award per Coalition: $1,000,000
- Disbursement: $200,000 per year over five years
- Application Deadline: September 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Questions? Please feel free to reach out to cvshealthfoundation@cvshealth.com for questions. Don't miss your chance to create a lasting impact on youth mental health. Learn more and apply now: Link
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Thanks for reading this newsletter. If you have anything you would like included in future newsletters, please send them to Jamarl D. Clark at jclark@gu.org. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this newsletter. Feel free to reply with any feedback or comments.
Best,
The National Center on Grandfamilies Team
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