Volume 17 | Issue 49 | November 30, 2022 | |
News for Advocates of Children, Youth, and Older Adults from Generations United | |
Generations United Seeking Writer for Upcoming Publication
Generations United is looking to contract with a writer or writers for an upcoming publication on diversity and inclusion in programs connecting older and younger generations. Please complete the following interest form by Dec. 16, 2022 if you would like to be considered. While experience writing or contributing to reports, resource guides, and academic publications is helpful, it is not required. We welcome prospective authors with varied writing experience, including articles, blogs, scripted media, website content, and more.
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New Blog on the Importance of ICWA to Native Grandfamilies and Communities
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) exists to ensure children who cannot stay with their parents are raised by extended family, or tribal members who will provide a loving home, mitigate the trauma of separation from their parents, and help them stay connected to their cultural identity. Despite its important role in the lives of Native children and grandfamilies, ICWA’s constitutionality is being challenged by Supreme Court case Brackeen v. Haaland. Learn why ICWA is vital to Native families and why we must uphold it in our latest blog. Read now.
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We're Partnering with Nutella for the Nutella Nonna Holiday Contest | |
This holiday season Nutella® is inviting baking enthusiasts of all ages to get their signature Nutella recipe "Nutella Nonna Approved" while encouraging families and friends to create special holiday baking memories, together. Those who participate are entered for a chance to win a grand prize trip to Italy and one of 200+ weekly prizes. For every entry through December 11th, Nutella will also donate $1 to Generations United (up to $10,000). To enter, simply share your Nutella holiday recipe on Instagram using #NutellaNonnaContest and tag @Nutella. To launch the program Nutella has teamed up with Italian baking expert and grandmother, Nonna Pia, who is known for her authentic viral Italian cooking videos on social media.
For additional contest details or to learn more on how to sweeten your holiday season with Nutella, visit NutellaNonna.com.
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The 22nd Global Intergenerational Conference - July 26-28, 2023
Generations United's Global Intergenerational Conference will be held July 26-28, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Be sure to save the dates and start planning to join us. This will be our first in-person conference since 2019 and the first time back in D.C. in 10 years. Bookmark the conference website for updates.
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Check Out the Updated Intergenerational Evaluation Toolkit
We just released an update to our Intergenerational Evaluation Toolkit, which was created in 2019 by Dr. Shannon Jarrott with support from The Eisner Foundation. The update includes over 20 reliable and valid outcome measures that have been used in the evaluation of intergenerational programs. Learn more.
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Visit the Network's Website
The Network has launched its website, https://GKSNetwork.org! Check it out to find a variety of resources. Our resource library will keep growing, so please visit often to discover more. Visit now!
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Technical Assistance Requests | |
As always, the Network is accepting individual technical assistance (TA) requests from professionals who work in systems or organizations that serve kinship/grandfamilies. Fill out the TA request 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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Cool Idea- Theatre for Life, Roots and Branches Program
Theatre for Life is a community arts organization based in England that works with marginalized groups, with a strong focus on shared experiences and improved physical and mental health. Their Roots and Branches program connects younger people with elders with dementia. It celebrates real life stories shared by older participants and retold by their youth theatre company. Recorded audio and verbatim theatre captured during intergenerational interviews are weaved into the productions to also raise awareness around living with dementia. Learn more about Theatre for Life and the Roots and Branches program here.
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Photo courtesy of Theatre for Life | |
Got something cool you tried that was successful? Why not tweet your cool intergenerational ideas with #cooligideas? You can also post them to our Intergenerational Connections Facebook Group. We want to highlight innovative age-optimized programs and practices through our blog, social media, and weekly e-newsletter! | |
Thank You to Our Members and Supporters | Thank you to our members and supporters! Consider making a donation today to help unleash the potential of a society that values all generations. If you're an organization, join us! | | | |
Think Intergenerational - Funding Opportunities | |
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The JAMS Foundation/ACR Initiative for Students and Youth provides funding for conflict prevention and dispute resolution programs for pre-K-12 students and for adults working with youth populations in ways that directly transfer conflict resolution education skills from adults to youth. Grants will range from $20,000 to $40,000. The deadline for submitting initial project idea descriptions is January 9, 2023; invited applications will be due May 19, 2023. Learn more.
Eisner Foundation New York City Grants are now open. Nonprofit organizations with intergenerational efforts operating in one or more of New York's five boroughs are encouraged to apply no later than January 15, 2023. Review the criteria and guidelines, and begin your application here.
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grants of $250 or $500 will support youth leaders ages 5-25 across the U.S. to turn their ideas into action for Global Youth Service Day 2023 and make an impact towards ending childhood hunger in America. Learn more about this program. Applications are due by January 16, 2023.
T-Mobile Hometown Grants is a $25 million five-year initiative, which began in April 2021, to support the people and organizations that help small towns across America thrive and grow. T-Mobile is putting out the call again for potential new awardees. Applications will be accepted on a quarterly basis. Learn more.
The Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program provides $10,000 in startup funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns across the United States to implement the Community Heart & Soul model. Grant funding requires a $10,000 cash match from the participating municipality or partner organization. Applying organizations must be from communities with populations of 2,500 to 30,000. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all grants have been awarded. Learn more.
If you have—or know of—any intergenerational funding opportunities, please send them to gu@gu.org.
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Think Intergenerational - Great Resources | |
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2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book: The 33rd edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT® Data Book describes how children in America are in the midst of a mental health crisis, struggling with anxiety and depression at unprecedented levels. This year’s publication continues to present national and state data across four domains — economic well-being, education, health, and family and community — and ranks states in overall child well-being. The report includes pre-pandemic figures as well as more recent statistics, and shares the latest information of its kind available. Learn more.
Call for Practice Briefs - GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy: Do you run a program for grandfamilies and other kinship caregivers? The National Research Center on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren's online journal, GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy, invites practitioners to submit a short summary of their program. The submission deadline is December 15, 2022. Completed manuscripts should be submitted online. Any questions about submissions can be sent to co-managing editor Dr. Deborah Langosch at drlangosch@gmail.com.
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Generations United Resources | |
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2022 State of Grandfamilies Report Together at the Table: Supporting the Nutrition, Health, and Well-Being of Grandfamilies includes the latest findings on grandfamilies facing high rates of hunger and food insecurity, as well as policy recommendations to help feed grandfamilies. Read the report to explore the data and learn why we need to change current policies to ensure access to adequate nutritious food for grandparents.
Racial Equity Toolkits are designed to give resources and tips to child welfare agencies, other government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, so they can better serve all grandfamilies. Generations United has produced a toolkit for American Indian and Alaska Native grandfamilies, African-American grandfamilies, and Latino grandfamilies. Learn more.
Sharing Our Space: A Toolkit for Developing and Enhancing Intergenerational Shared Sites is designed for individuals and organizations interested in creating an intergenerational shared site or enhancing services at their current site. Divided into 10 sections, the toolkit details every step of the development and operation process, from initial planning to sustaining long-term shared site programs. Learn more.
Making the Case for Intergenerational Programs provides rationale and facts to help make the case for intergenerational programs. It is based on a comprehensive review of the literature on intergenerational programs and highlights evidence-based findings on how intergenerational programs benefit everyone. There is also an accompanying fact sheet available in English and Spanish. Learn more.
Staying Healthy Across Generations: Vaccines are Essential for All Ages is an infographic that illustrates that vaccines aren't just for kids - they protect all generations - especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Staying up to date on vaccines for the flu, pneumonia, and whooping cough is important to protect both older adults and children. Learn more.
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"Young people can remind us to take chances and be angry and stop our patterns. Old people can remind us to laugh more and get focused and make friends with our patterns."
Amy Poehler
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We want Generations This Week to be a resource for you. Please send us any national news on intergenerational issues in addition to upcoming conferences, funding opportunities, research, reports, and webinars. You can connect with other intergenerational enthusiasts through our Facebook group. Please also let us know how we can improve! Email us at gu@gu.org. We'd love to hear from you! | |
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