History and Evolution of Intergenerational Programs

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History and Evolution of Intergenerational
Programs

• Andrea S. Taylor, Ph.D.
• Director of Training
• Temple University/Center for Intergenerational
  Learning
• For Generations United International Conference
• Pre-Conference Intensive
• September 13, 2005

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Intergenerational Programs

• social vehicles that create purposeful and
  ongoing exchange of resources and learning among
  older and younger generations
• (Kaplan, Henkin and Kusano, 2002)

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A 30 year history

• Isolated small scale programs
• Multi-site initiatives
• Intergenerational Coalitions
• Communities for All Ages

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Examples of Program Models

• Education
• Positive Youth Development
• Family Support
• Shared Sites

• Building Communities
• Workforce Development
• Transmission of culture/history
• Health/legal issues

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Who Benefits from Intergenerational Programs?

• Older Adults
• Children and Youth
• Families
• Neighborhoods and Communities