Intergenerational Program Database

CATCH brings children and adults age 50+ together to learn good eating and physical activity habits for a lifetime. The program combats obesity by engaging adults age 50+ as mentors to teach healthy lifelong habits to kids in grades K-5. Adults in the program benefit in several ways. Research shows that volunteers have lower rates of depression and mortality and greater functional ability than those who do not volunteer. As they promote healthy habits for kids and for themselves, they also experience the rewards of meaningful community service.

The Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) mission is to "Promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages." There is frequent intergenerational contact at this site.

One of two adult care centers run by the Jefferson Area Board for Aging. The adults interact on a daily basis with a co-located child care center. Additionally, students from local schools participate in intergenerational programs with the older adults.

The Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) mission is to "Promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages." There is frequent intergenerational contact at this site.

The Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) mission is to "Promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages." There is frequent intergenerational contact at this site. Keyword: Shared Site

Middle School history students participate in an interactive presentation with four veterans from the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. Students watch a presentation and YouTube clip about the history of our WWII veterans, discuss career decisions, and ask questions. Each student completes this service learning initiative by expressing their appreciation for veterans' services by making a card for a veteran participating in the Honor Flight program. (The Honor Flight program transports America's veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices.) The cards are given to the veterans on their return trip from visiting the WWII Memorial that honors their service; we are told that this is the most emotional part of the veterans' journey. Our staff feels this program is a tremendous motivator towards life-long volunteering and a great deterrent from drugs, alcohol and gangs.

The Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) mission is to "Promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages." There is frequent intergenerational contact at this site.

The TRIP program is implemented at three intergenerational sites consisting of a child care center and senior center and/or adult day care center. The child care center serves children ages 2-5 and the Adult Day Care Center serves adults with different disabilities. Most clients are older adults with age related impairments.

A co-located adult assisted living facility and child development center offering opportunities for children and older adults to interact through a variety of planned and spontaneous engagements. Keyword: Shared Site

Generations day care provides preschool and after-school programs in an intergenerational atmosphere. Adult Day Care offers daytime care for adults who have Alzheimer’s Disease, post-stroke symptoms, age-related disabilities, or other needs that require assistance or supervision. Generations Intergenerational Daycare Center is operated be Appalachain Agency for Senior Citizens. Keyword: Shared Site