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An Introduction to Connecting Generations Strengthening Communities Webinar Series

Connecting Generations, Strengthening Communities A Toolkit for Intergenerational Program Planners The Intergenerational Center. An Introduction to Connecting Generations Strengthening Communities Webinar Series. Click anywhere within each slide to advance the slideshow.

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An Introduction to Connecting Generations Strengthening Communities Webinar Series

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  1. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersTheIntergenerational Center An Introduction to Connecting Generations Strengthening Communities Webinar Series Click anywhere within each slideto advance the slideshow

  2. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center Why connect generations now?

  3. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center Our Ageing Society. Today, 34 million people, age 65+, by 2030. This number will double as Baby Boomers age. Fraying of the Social Compact. Today, there is a severe strain on our society due to high divorce rates, rise in single-parent families and geographic mobility. Unmet Needs. Many young people lack caring adults while many older people experience isolation.

  4. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center A Toolkit for Intergenerational Program Planners If you are new to intergenerational programming, the toolkit can help you explore options and launch new intergenerational program initiatives. Purpose If you already have an existing intergenerational program, the toolkit can help you enhance your current program.

  5. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center A Toolkit for Intergenerational Program Planners 13-Chapter Handbook: The chapters are organized to take you through the sequence of planning, implementing and sustaining an intergenerational program. Designed to be used from cover to cover or as an ad hoc resource. Types of Tools The CD-ROM Toolbox: It includes downloadable forms for program planning and implementation, sample training curricula, activities, other intergenerational program materials, and links to additional resources.. The Video/DVD: This demonstrates a range of intergenerational programs and their benefits. Could also be used as a motivational tool.

  6. What is an Intergenerational Program? Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center It is the intentional involvement of older adults with people from younger generations “Social vehicles that create purposeful and ongoing exchange of resources and learning among older and younger generations.” The International Consortium of Intergenerational Programs, 2005

  7. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center Current Examples of Program Models EDUCATION Experience Corps: Mobilizes older adults to devote 15 hours per week to enhancing the reading and writing skills of students in elementary schools. Project SHINE (Students Helping in the Naturalization of Elders): Recruits and trains students to teach English to older immigrants and refugees. STACK (Student Teach Adults Computer Knowledge): A six week program where high school students provide one-on-one computer training to older adults.

  8. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center Current Examples of Program Models POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Across Ages: Matches older adult mentors with middle school children, teaches life skills, and engages children in community service. Bridges: Connects English-speaking older adults with immigrant children. Grandma Please: links latchkey children with older volunteers by phone.

  9. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center Current Examples of Program Models FAMILY SUPPORT Family Friends: Provides respite and emotional support to parents who are raising children with special needs. Kim Net (Kin Nurturing, Educating, and Teaching): A network of support groups and online assistance for grandparents and other relatives raising children within the foster care system. Hope Meadows: A planned community that offers rent-free housing to families with three to four foster children and, older adult volunteers who support the families and children.

  10. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center Current Examples of Program Models ELDER CARE DOROT (the Hebrew word for ‘Generations’): Recruits young volunteers and matches them with homebound elders. Time Out: Recruits college students to provide respite care to families caring for elders.

  11. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersCenter for Intergenerational Learning Current Examples of Program Models CHILD CARE Side by Side: Older and younger caregivers provide day care services. The Rainbow Intergenerational Child Care Center: Hires older Cuban-born women as part-time teachers for more than 100 young children from working class families.

  12. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center Current Examples of Program Models BUILDING COMMUNITIES Citizen Action Forums: Organized jointly by youth and older adults, focus on social security reform, impact of the violence on the young, health care reform, and the environment. The Habitat Intergenerational Program: Provides environmental community service and service-learning projects.

  13. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersCenter for Intergenerational Learning Current Examples of Program Models WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Health Career Partnership: Provides nursing assistant training to youth with high drop-out risk. Workforce Wisdom: Encourages older retirees to participate in school and career fairs.

  14. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center Current Examples of Program Models TRANSMISSION OF HISTORY & CULTURE Oral History Projects: Young people learns about older people’s lives and create a product – an essay, a mural, or a play. Healing History: Offers the Holocaust survivors the opportunity to engage in structured dialog with German youth to promote mutual understanding.

  15. Who benefits from Intergenerational Programs? All of us! Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center

  16. Connecting Generations, Strengthening CommunitiesA Toolkit for Intergenerational Program PlannersThe Intergenerational Center Learn More ….. Webinar 1: Designing Your Program Webinar 2: Recruiting Participants Webinar 3: Providing Training and Support Webinar 4: Evaluating and Sustaining Your Program

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