Don's Miss the Deadline! Apply for Intergenerational Program Certification by September 26th

Generations United is accepting applications to recognize outstanding intergenerational programs 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.

Learn more and apply today!

Upcoming GRAND Voices Caregiver Initiative Meeting on September 23rd

Are you a grandparent, relative, or close family friend raising children?

Join our virtual GRAND Voices Bi-Monthly Meeting, hosted by Generations United’s National Center on Grandfamilies, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET | 3:30 PM PT. This bi-monthly gathering offers a virtual space to connect with caregivers nationwide, hear policy updates, and learn about resources to support your family. Learn more and register today!

Generations United Featured in Conversation Balloons Podcast

Generations United is thrilled to share a new episode of the Conversation Balloons Podcast featuring our National Center on Grandfamilies Assistant Director Jamarl Clark! The conversation explores the unique experiences of grandfamilies and kinship families, highlighting the vital role grandparents and other relatives play in raising children and strengthening communities. Listen on Spotify or watch the episode on Youtube.

Generations United Thanks Partners and Supporters for a Memorable Grandparents Day

Generations United extends a heartfelt thank you to our Grandparents Day partners and supporters for joining us to #DoSomethingGrand. Your support made our campaign to celebrate grandparents, grandfriends, and other intergenerational connections successful.

We invite you to continue honoring and supporting kinship families nationwide during National Kinship Care month. Our Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network has created a digital media toolkit with customizable resources to help you highlight the impact of kinship care and spark conversations in your community. Explore the toolkit and join us in celebrating #KinshipMonth2025!

Serving Relative Caregivers Together: How to Strengthen Tribal-State Relationships to Maximize Resources for Families

Monday, September 22, 2025

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET

Presented in partnership with the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA), this webinar will explore how states and Tribes can work together to best support relative caregivers and families. Our panelists are from the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and Kinship Connections of Wyoming.

Register for September 22

Data-Driven Insights on Kinship Placements & Kinship Stability

Monday, September 29, 2025

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET

During their work in multiple states, the Foster Insights team at the University of Chicago has observed notable trends in kin placement rates and the stability of kin placements. Led by Marina Nitze, one of the Network's subject matter experts, this webinar with University of Chicago presenters will share these observed trends and discuss their implications for families and professionals involved with child welfare. Join us for a discussion on what we can learn about kinship families using placement data, and how these data-driven insights can help further the case for a kin-first culture.

Learn More & Register for September 29

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 for our monthly newsletter!

The Legacy Project, Inc. (TLP)

The Legacy Project, Inc. (TLP), a newly designated Generations United Program of Distinction, is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting college-aged students with older adults in their local communities with the purpose of building strong intergenerational relationships and documenting life histories. TLP seeks to combat loneliness and social isolation felt amongst people of all ages, as well as empower local older adults to share their experiences. Chapters of The Legacy Project, Inc., which are based on college campuses, partner with a local older adult living community. They recruit at both independent and assisted living facilities. The founding chapter of the organization was at Tufts University, but has since expanded to Brown University, Kent State University, the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, The University of California Berkeley, and The University of Connecticut at Storrs. This expansion has allowed TLP to connect students and older adults in much of the Northeast, with hopes to expand to other regions of the country soon. Learn more about The Legacy Project, Inc. here.

October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day!

Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and work together to build age-inclusive communities. This Oct. 9, join ASA in taking action to build a more age-inclusive society and raise your voice for #AgeismAwarenessDay. Explore resources and learn more about how you can take action here.

Youth Service America (YSA) Everyday Young Hero Awards - Deadline: Ongoing

Everyday Young Heroes are young people, ages 5-25, who are improving their communities through service and making significant progress in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each week, YSA selects one young person who receives a letter & certificate of recognition and is highlighted in YSA's newsletter & social media. Learn more and nominate an Everyday Young Hero today!