Guide to Starting and Strengthening Intergenerational Shared Site Programs

Posted by on February 10, 2006

[posted from Promising Practices in After School listserv]

Generations United, with the support of MetLife Foundation, has created Under One Roof: A Guide to Starting and Strengthening Intergenerational Shared Site Programs. This how-to guide is for individuals and groups who are involved or interested in the development of intergenerational shared sites. This guide, authored by a national group of experts from various disciplines with practical knowledge on intergenerational shared sites, provides general information on program development, highlights tips from different programs, and identifies relevant resources.

Sections below:

Introduction (366KB PDF)
Chapter 1 – Visioning and Assessment (246KB PDF)
Chapter 2 – Funding and Partners (163KB PDF)
Chapter 3 – Facility Design and Building (330KB PDF)
Chapter 4 – Staff Development, Training and Retention (185KB PDF)
Chapter 5 – Marketing (196KB PDF)
Chapter 6 – Curriculum Development and Intergenerational Activities (219KB PDF)
Chapter 7 – Evaluation (176KB PDF)
End Materials – About the Authors/Project Advisory Group (43KB PDF)

Complete Document available at: http://ipath.gu.org/documents/A0/OneRoofComplete.pdf


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