Publications

A comprehensive, 13 Chapter Handbook providing information on: assessing community needs and resources: developing community partnerships: program planning: nurturing intergenerational relationships: running group activities: evaluating your program and raising funds and sustaining your program. The Handbook emphasizes work with volunteers: recruitment, training, retention and supervision. A CD-ROM Toolbox that includes planning and evaluation tools, sample training curricula, group activities, and blank forms for you to download and use for your own program. A 15-minute DVD or Video (VHS) highlighting five diverse,, exciting intergenerational programs and illustrate the varied ways that bringing together young and old can improve lives and address community concerns. (232 pages of text: downloadable resources: 15 minute video or DVD) $100, postage paid

The contributors explore the range of intergenerational programs and policies found across the globe, and examine their role in enhancing the lives of people of all ages, strengthening families, and ensuring the transmission of cultural values from generation to generation.
(300 pages)  $41, postage paid

An easy-to-read practical guide designed to help long-term care facilities, schools and youth organizations form partnership and create intergenerational programs or enhance existing programs.  The manual also includes 26 activity plans.
(118 pages)         $75, postage paid

The Tip Sheets packet contains essential guidelines for crating and sustaining quality intergenerational programs and focuses on these key components: building and maintaining partnerships; recruiting and training youth; and recruiting and training older adults.  It also includes a variety of ice breakers, sample group activities, and checklists.
(73 pages)        $10, postage paid

A step-by-step guide to developing an intergenerational mentoring program.  Successful completion of the planner serves as an excellent proposal template.
(8 pages)            $2, postage paid

A basic “what you need to know” resource for elder mentors working with at-risk youth.  Child development issues, tips for effective communication, suggested activities, and other useful information are presented in an easy-to-read format.
(52 pages)        $25, postage paid

This comic book was developed using the arts and thinking of the program’s children.  It is widely distributed in the kinship care community.
(25 pages)                 $5, postage paid

A “how-to” manual for developing a program in which college students provide in-home respite for caregivers of impaired older adults.  Includes manual, trainer=s guide, and respite worker handbook.
(135 pages)  $50, postage paid

The drawings in this Coloring/Activity Book were illustrated by the various children of Grandma’s Kids Program, which serves young people who are being raised by a grandparent or other relative.
(29 pages) $5, postage paid

This comprehensive manual provides guidance for developing intergenerational mentoring programs. Issues such as collaboration, recruitment, training, matching, and supporting the mentor-youth relationship are discussed in depth. Includes program forms and evaluation materials.
(135 pages of text; 102 pages of evaluation forms) $75, postage paid

This manual provides step-by-step direction for developing each component of Across Ages: intergenerational mentoring; community service; a life skill program; and family activities. Although designed as a comprehensive multi-intervention project, each component can be implemented separately or in combination. Program forms, evaluation materials and training designs are included.
(84 pages of text; 56 pages of training tips and forms)$75, postage paid