Generations United is a national nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, and older adults through intergenerational collaboration, public policy advocacy, research, and programs that foster cooperation across age groups. Founded in 1986, it serves as a catalyst connecting organizations focused on different age populations to advance shared policy agendas and strengthen communities.
Intergenerational policy initiatives; child welfare and kinship care; support for grandfamilies; aging and older adult services; family support programs; community-based services; and policies promoting cross-generational collaboration in education, health, and social services.
Foundation grants, corporate support, member organizations, individual donations, and charitable contributions.
Founded by leaders from the National Council on Aging, Child Welfare League of America, Children’s Defense Fund, and AARP; operates initiatives such as the National Center on Grandfamilies and the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network.
Non-profit organization (501(c)(3))
