What if public policy could simultaneously address the workforce shortage in aging care and the shortage of quality child care?
Generations United hosted an engaging webinar on February 26, 2026, exploring how public policy can drive intergenerational innovation while addressing critical community challenges. This session highlighted examples of federal and state legislation designed to promote intergenerational shared sites, such as co-located child care and aging services. Presenters included advocates and program leaders about their successes and challenges in engaging public policy as a tool to implement practical solutions that strengthen connections across generations.
This webinar is presented as part of Generations United’s Shared Site Learning Network, made possible with support from The Eisner Foundation.
Presenters:
- Mitchell Clark, Policy Advisor, First Five Nebraska
- Cindy Kadavy, Senior Vice President of Policy, Nebraska Health Care Association
- Tami Scheil, Administrator, Fairview Manor and Country Reflections Assisted Living
- Derenda Schubert, CEO, Bridge Meadows
- Jaia Lent, Deputy Executive Director, Generations United
- Ilonka Walker, Intergenerational Specialist, Generations United
- Chelsi Rhoades, Policy & Advocacy Specialist, Generations United