Volume 19 | Issue 2 | January 24, 2024 | |
18 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. Access the charts here.
Generations United is also seeking state or local partners for State-Specific Adoption & Guardianship Comparison Charts in Arkansas, Idaho, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Tennessee. Please contact Adina Wambua, Project Assistant, at awambua@gu.org if you are interested in partnering with Generations United on an Adoption and Guardianship Comparison Chart in your state!
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Upcoming Webinar: Kinship Unity Action Agenda Release Event on February 8
Join the movement to better support grandfamilies/kinship families as Generations United, ABA Center on Children and the Law, and Think of Us come together on February 8, 2024 at 3pm ET to release the Kinship Unity Action Agenda - a collective advocacy tool to guide our future work to support kinship families! Register today!
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Recognizing Intergenerational Programs of Distinction and Programs of Merit
Generations United is thrilled to recognize 11 exemplary intergenerational programs from across the country with the prestigious Intergenerational Program Certification (IPC). All of the programs are creatively and effectively engaging younger and older people in activities that strengthen relationships between the generations. Congratulations to all recipients and renewals! Learn more about the programs and the IPC process here.
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Join us in Celebrating Global Intergenerational Week 2024!
It’s official! Global Intergenerational Week is returning for 2024 and we can’t wait to share our plans with you. Sign-up as a supporter now and join us for the United States kick-off on February 15! #GIW24!
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Intergenerational Spotlight | |
SilverKite
SilverKite Community Arts ®, LLC, located in Seattle, WA, uses the arts to promote creative engagement in all stages of life, bridge generations, and work towards eliminating the effects of loneliness. SilverKite partners with schools, senior living communities, libraries, community centers, parks, and other organizations to design and facilitate various intergenerational arts experiences. Read more about SilverKite here.
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Each issue, Generations United is spotlighting a recipient of our Intergenerational Program Certification or a program highlighted in our Shared Site Learning Network newsletter. 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. | |
LESS THAN ONE WEEK LEFT! Don't Miss the Deadline to Apply for Bridging Systems for Kinship Families | |
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Apply by 11:59 pm ET on January 30 for the chance to be one of two jurisdictions – states, territories, and/or large counties – receiving in-depth support from Network experts. The application is short, but the benefits will endure! The goal is to improve collaboration across government systems and nonprofit service providers, address service barriers, and leverage resources to maximize support of all kinship families, whether they are involved in the child welfare system or not. The Network's support, all free of charge, will focus on collaborative goals identified by the lead agencies and their partners. Our partners at the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) also have an application for tribes and tribal organizations, and applications to that opportunity are due by 11:59 pm PT on March 18, 2024.
Learn More about Bridging Systems for Kinship Families here.
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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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New Data on Impact of Intergenerational Tutoring
According to new research, students and older adults benefit from participating in intergenerational tutoring. Some benefits for youth are an improved attitude toward learning, higher self-confidence, and improved reading and writing skills. Tutors reported a greater understanding of a teacher's job and a greater awareness of kids' needs. Read the full article here.
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Thank You to Our Members and Supporters | Thank you to Maureen Power for her donation in memory of Sally Newman. Thank you to all our members and supporters! Help us build a society that values all generations by making a donation today. If you're an organization, join us! | | | |
"Younger pals can be a reminder of past selves; older friends can offer a glimpse into the future."
— Annie Midori Atherton, a writer based in Seattle whose writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, BBC, and more
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