Intergenerational Program Database

We have a rich diversity of ages and opportunities within this center since it houses a NAEYC accredited childcare center serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years and an Adult Day Center licensed for 10 adults with varying abilities who need or desire opportunities for engagement, supervision and socialization. The opportunities for multi-generational interactions are significant and further expanded since we are part of a teaching hospital and support students and interns from a variety of disciplines. Keyword: Shared Site Keyword: Program of Distinction inactive

GHFC is unique in that the children and adults are cared for in one structure, have one entrance to the building where both generations enter and exit, and intergenerational activities are a daily component of our program. There are structured times for interaction between the generations as well as many times that the interaction is spontaneous and need-based. Programs from the USA, Spain and universities have visited the Center for its quality and unique model.

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.

Each month, residents of Warm Hearth are visited by Micah’s Soup for Seniors volunteers. They receive food and a social visit from volunteers from various academic, civic, and religious groups.

Each month, residents of Warm Hearth are visited by Micah’s Soup for Seniors volunteers. They receive food and a social visit from volunteers from various academic, civic, and religious groups.

Our students have the unique opportunity to participate in an intergenerational program with our senior neighbors at Sunrise Assisted Living and The Virginian Retirement Community. Students of all ages, infants through 6th Graders, have a chance to learn about life experiences from their senior companions. Weekly activities at the homes are both academic and fun. Some of these include: Storytelling, Baking, Sewing, Discussing world governments, and Studying embassies. Keyword: Shared Site

In conjunction with our Character Education Program, we have established an Intergenerational Program with various Sunrise Assisted Living Communities in the area. The program gives our children opportunities to share what they are doing in the classroom and what inspires them through the seasons. The children and seniors get together for holidays including Halloween and the winter holidays

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When a loved one goes missing, minutes matter! The Volunteer Center of the Virginia Peninsula, in partnership with SafeAssured ID, local businesses, DAV Chapters and other Civic Organizations, provides families the power to immediately deliver ready-to-broadcast identification kits to the media and law enforcement. Youth volunteers ages 10 - 25 assist with preparation of the kits: data entry, registration, operating cameras, and assisting those receiving IDs. Information captured for dissemination includes: Streaming video showing movement and gait with both close and direct shots that are television ready; Linked audio file providing the person’s voice inflection and accent; General personal information; Digital photograph. IDs are provided free of charge to veterans and vulnerable seniors through our local sponsors.

The G.I.F.T. program is a partnership between students at Battlefield Park Elementary School and participants from Hanover Adult Center. The program provides an opportunity for the adult volunteers to share their talents, wisdom and experiences through mentoring students with reading and writing and storytelling. The group met once a month during the school year for an hour.