Interested in Helping to Plan Generations United's 23rd Global Intergenerational Conference?

Volunteers are needed for the 23rd Global Intergenerational Conference, coming to Louisville, Kentucky in the Summer of 2025! Share your time and talents in the Program, Awards, Host, Promotion, and/or On-Site Committees. Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form by July 15th.

Meet Generations United's Newest Board Member

The Generations United Board of Directors recently welcomed Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for the Washington Post, as our newest board member. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for “Big Mama,” the grandmother who raised her. We are grateful for our Board Members' commitment and service. Learn more about them here.

What is the role of higher education institutions in preparing students to live and work in an aging society? How can we create reciprocal, mutually beneficial learning experiences for students and older adults? With support from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Generations United created this new report that provides a framework for intergenerational teaching and learning; highlights examples of current practices in Michigan; and identifies challenges, promising practices, and opportunities for deepening and expanding intergenerational learning. Download the report and watch the recording from the release event here.

Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference

The Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference, July 10-12 in Lancaster, PA, includes hands-on learning, workshops, tours and group activities, interest group meetings, and site visits to innovative intergenerational programs and places in the Lancaster region. Award-winning conductor, composer, and author Rob Kapilow will open the conference with a musical, interactive session, followed by a keynote presentation by Generations United Executive Director Donna Butts.

You don't want to miss this major event showcasing innovative, impactful, intergenerational initiatives in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Learn more.

Long waitlists, high costs, and limited choices make finding child care a challenge for most families. For the 56% of kin caregivers who are in the workforce, and didn’t plan or expect to raise the children in their care, this task can be even more difficult. Your help with navigating the child care system will save kin caregivers time and stress—and possible lost income. Many grandfamilies have an immediate need for child care and no idea where to turn. Access the resource.

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!

Intergenerational Music Making

Intergenerational Music Making (IMM) is a not-for-profit organization in the United Kingdom that uses music to connect people of all ages. IMM works across care homes, retirement communities, nurseries, schools, hospitals, and community spaces to tackle isolation, reduce loneliness, and improve mental health and wellbeing. Offering both music-based programs and interactive practitioner training, IMM celebrates the power of music to bring people together and use their voices to share stories. Read more about Intergenerational Music Making here.

Casey Family Programs 2024 Signature Report is Available Now

Check out Casey Family Programs' 2024 signature report, "A Season of Hope: Growing the Role of Families." You’ll learn what science tells us about the importance of connection, why a kin-first culture leads to better outcomes for children and families, and how communities around the country are embracing this powerful approach to help children grow up where they belong. Thank you to Casey Family Programs for focusing their 2024 signature report on kinship families and highlighting resources from Generations United. Access the report here.