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Intergenerational ActivitiesIntergenerational Activities Sourcebook
A new resource for educators, human service practitioners, recreation specialists, community development specialists, and others committed to bringing the generations together. (Kaplan & Hanhardt)
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Early Childhood Developing an Intergenerational Program
in Your Early Childhood Care and Education Center
Easy to use information on effective practices for finding, training, and involving senior adult volunteers in early childhood programs. (Kaplan, Duerr, Whitesell, Merchant, Davis, & Larkin)
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Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenGrandparents Raising Grandchildren: Doubly Stressed, Triply Blessed
An introduction to the pressing issues and concerns faced by families with grandparents raising grandchildren. Program set includes a facilitor’s guidebook, a video (VHS - 16:55 min.), and fact sheets. (Kaplan, Handhardt & Crago)

Download Facilitator Guidebook (128k PDF)

Future FestivalFuture Festival: An Intergenerational Approach to Community Participation
The “Futures Festival” is a special event designed to engage people of all ages in constructive dialogue about community development issues. It is geared primarily toward youths and older adults, two population groups whose opportunities to participate in community acitivities are typically limited. (Kaplan)
Download Guidebook (616k PDF)

Generation CelebrationGeneration Celebration
This intergenerational 4-H project consists of six sessions designed to help young people and older adults become more aware of stereotypical attitudes toward aging, and to get to know and enjoy each other as individuals. (Scholl, Kaplan, and Hanhardt).

Member's Guide and Leaders Guide are available on-line.

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