Generations United

05/29/2026

We are proud to be one of CVEEP's 300 partners working together to share information on vaccines and help protect communities from infectious diseases. Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress

At Generations United, we know that vaccines matter across generations. When we stay up to date on recommended vaccines, we help protect not only ourselves, but also the children, older adults, family members, friends, and neighbors who make up our communities.

We look forward to furthering this important work alongside CVEEP. Learn more: cveep.org

05/29/2026

Less than two weeks left to apply for Grandfamilies & Kinship University (GKU).

This program is designed for kinship caregivers who are raising children and seeking support, connection, and leadership opportunities.

Applications close June 8, 2026. https://www.gu.org/projects/gku/

We encourage you to share this opportunity with other kinship caregivers in your community!

05/29/2026

Kinship/grandfamilies have a well-documented need for reliable and affordable transportation.

05/28/2026

The countdown is on! Grandfamilies: Stories of Children and the Loving Relatives Who Raise Them by Donna Butts officially releases June 9. Drawing on decades of leadership at Generations United, the book highlights the resilience of families where grandparents and relatives raise children.

Available now for preorder, with all proceeds supporting Generations United. Learn more and preorder your copy: https://www.gu.org/projects/grandfamilies-stories-of-children-and-the-loving-relatives-who-raise-them/

05/27/2026

Champion Tip of the Week: Make plans to connect. Social connection supports mental and emotional well-being, whether through community groups, volunteering, or time with family and friends. Who will you connect with this ?

05/26/2026

Don’t miss this upcoming webinar hosted by Dr. Shannon Jarrott’s Center for Intergenerational Research and Practice (CIRP)! The upcoming Gen Talk will feature Dr. Angela Perone, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley, and Leyi (Joy) Zhou, PhD candidate at UC Berkeley, who will present on their Journal of Intergenerational Relationships article, “A Scoping Review of LGBTQ+ Multigenerational Programming and Interventions: Gaps and Opportunities.”

Event Details:
📅 Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27 at 12:00 P.M. ET
📍 Location: Zoom (registration required)
🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/CJeIPFN

05/26/2026

Applications are still open for Grandfamilies & Kinship University (GKU), a leadership program for kinship caregivers.

If you are a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle, an adult sibling, an extended family member, or a close family friend raising a child, this program is designed for you.

You will receive training, support, and funding to help you grow as a leader and support others in your community.

Applications close June 8, 2026. https://www.gu.org/projects/gku/

We encourage you to share this opportunity with other kinship caregivers in your community!

05/22/2026

Since 2021, the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families has helped professionals and organizations across the country better support kinship/grandfamilies by publishing resources, providing training, offering technical assistance, and sharing promising practices.

From caregivers to community organizations, this work helps strengthen support systems for children and families nationwide.

Now, its initial federal funding is coming to an end — and continued support is critical.

We urge you to contact your Members of Congress today and ask them to provide continued funding for the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families in the fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bill.

Swipe through to learn more about the impact of the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families, and how you can help protect this important resource for kinship families.

Learn more and make your voice heard: https://conta.cc/4n3o1Fv

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more about NAMI's 2026 theme, Turning Silence Into Connection: https://bit.ly/4dFgyJA.
At the Engaged Resource Center, we’re devoted to enhancing the lives of older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers through social connection. Explore our mental health resources to learn more: https://bit.ly/4dE9LQu.

05/22/2026

“Staying connected, seeking services, staying safe, and preventing and managing chronic conditions are shaped by the choices we make every day.”

In her Older Americans Month blog, ACL's Principal Deputy Administrator Mary Lazare reflects on how small, consistent actions — along with support from communities, caregivers, and the direct care workforce — can help people live healthier, more independent lives. Read the blog: https://acl.gov/news-and-events/acl-blog/acl-blog-champion-your-health

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