Joining Generations
| Program/Service description | Joining Generations is a statewide intergenerational program operated by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities. The goal of the program is to bring elderly and the youth together in planned activities which benefit both generations. Joining Generations administers the Family Circles program. Family Circles is a support/education group program for grandparents and relatives raising others’ children. In addition, Joining Generations provides support and technical assistance to other organizations in Delaware which are interested in developing intergenerational services. |
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| Public funding source(s)* | State funds |
| Who is eligible | Family Circles programs are open to all relative caregivers, regardless of age. Any group of elderly or youth may contact Joining Generations for technical assistance in developing intergenerational programming. |
| Where it is available | Statewide |
| Who to contact for information or enrollment | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) Joining Generations Program Coordinator. To do so, please see our toll free or administrative program contact information. |
| Related internet links |
See the Intergenerational Information Links page of our website for more links. |
*Public funding means that the program is paid for, in part or in whole, by the government. Some publicly-funded programs have eligibility requirements and provide services at low cost or no cost to people who qualify. Most of these programs and services though, are also available to people who are able to pay privately (with their own money). For more information, please see the Sources of Funding section of this web site.
