Intergenerational Program Database

GAP provides programs and services that meet the urgent and ongoing needs of grandparents and other relatives raising at-risk children. GAP currently serves relative caregivers in the Los Angeles County area, over 90% of which are grandparents. GAP provides cost-free, community-based programs and services, which include weekly therapeutic support groups, crisis counseling, education, advocacy, and respite care.  

Stagebridge brings seniors trained in storytelling into classrooms. This program helps at-risk students develop listening and language skills.

Story Catchers is an outgrowth of the APPLE Program that allows children to explore the lives of other generations by interviewing seniors and writing stories based on their responses. GenSpan brings the senior volunteers to elementary school classrooms where the students are split into groups and each group given one volunteer to interview. Once all of the stories are complete, they are taken by GenSpan and compiled unedited into a book, and copies of it are presented to all those involved.

Intergenerational care brings together children and seniors to benefit the lives of both. Twice a day, and at lunch, the children from the Childcare Program come together with the seniors in the Senior Day Program for creative activities like reading, arts and crafts, sing-alongs, dancing and learning opportunities.

The Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center has always enjoyed its reputation as a most active intergenerational center. Enhanced activity by all ages is evident here. The center is buzzing with activities for young and old including summer programs for grandchildren and grandparents.

Computer Help for Adults/Seniors-Teens help senior citizens and adults learn how to use the Internet, email, word processing, and gadgets such as cell phones and digital cameras. Occurs at China Town, Sunset, Ortega, Portola branches.

Ruth's Table is a multigenerational arts center. Programs include art and wellness courses.

San Pasqual Academy is a first-in-the-nation residential education campus designed specifically for foster teens. The Academy provides foster teens with a stable, caring home, a quality, individualized education, and the skills needed for independent living. The San Pasqual Academy Neighbors (SPAN) intergenerational mentoring program brings foster youth and foster grandparents together in this warm and supportive community. Keyword: Shared Site

Seniors on Broadway is a shared-site CVLCC intergenerational program designed to foster intergenerational, school-based experiences that promote growth and understanding between children and older adults. In partnership with the Chula Vista Elementary School District, MAAC Project and the City of Chula Vista, a 41-unit, low-income senior housing complex was built on the grounds of the Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School.

In this math enrichment program, students work with older adults, UCSD staff and students to help improve their math skills. The program is designed to make learning fun by offering opportunities to build confidence and self-esteem Keyword: Shared Site