Foster relationships between people of different ages and break down misconceptions about older adults and students. Dovetail college and university activities in the areas of recruitment, retention, and public relations. For State Agencies Conduct a public relations type campaign to bring more attention to intergenerational activities. Foster interactive events that integrate families, community members, kids, and everyone to attend and participate. Find out what is in your community and help individuals understand what is available.
Funding is nice but unnecessary in most situations.
Leverage resources that exist and are available. Share information at all levels from the state down to the community. Encourage staff to attend training sessions. For Community and Education Organizations Add an intergenerational component to the mission statements of education, community, and aging organizations. Use intergenerational examples in publications, brochures, and news releases as a way of publicizing the benefits of intergenerational programs.