Intergenerational events and activities offer people of different ages the opportunity to come together and share their talents, experiences, knowledge and skills. Such efforts can provide benefits to all involved and foster life-enhancing growth, understanding and friendship.

In the past two decades, intergenerational efforts have grown county-wide through partnerships between government agencies, businesses and community-based organizations, serving thousands across the generations through innovative projects. Youth and older adults continue to play unique roles in helping to make our community healthy, safe and thriving for all ages.

For questions about intergenerational efforts, please email AIS.GetConnected.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov.     

Resources

Are you interested in incorporating intergenerational efforts into the work you do but aren’t sure where to start? This Intergenerational Program Planner, developed by Dr. Nancy Henkin, an expert in the field, can help you and your organization formulate plans, assess readiness, identify possible partners, and develop strategies to make your ideas a reality.

To assess the need for intergenerational connection within your community, these two questionnaires – one designed for older adults and the other for young adults/youth - can be helpful tools. They not only help gauge the level of interest in connecting with different generations, but also identify specific, desired intergenerational activities. Feel free to add your organization’s logo, edit these tools as needed, and distribute them to clients and other members of your community as you plan your intergenerational efforts.

211 San Diego - Grandparents and Caregivers

CoGenerate

Generations United

Journal of Intergenerational Relationships

Penn State Intergenerational Program