Generations United’s Response to the 2024 State of the Union
Generations United commends President Biden on many strong policy goals outlined in the 2024 State of the Union address that would support children, youth, families, and older adults. Below we have compiled our commentary on some of the President’s remarks and the connections to better supporting intergenerational connections and grandfamilies/kinship families. For more information, read our Public Policy Priorities for the 118th Congress.
#Intergenerational programs can provide meaningful engagement for youth and older adults alike! Use our program database to explore programs, like @OasisInstitute & @AARP’s Experience Corps, which bring generations together through volunteer opportunities: https://buff.ly/48KbXQU
Today’s children will be tomorrow’s workers! Thank you @POTUS for your commitment to invest in children, which helps all generations. #SOTU24
Thank you @POTUS for highlighting childcare, older adults, & family caregivers in #SOTU24! Learn how #intergenerational shared sites address these concerns while challenging social isolation and loneliness, and fostering meaningful cross-age relationships: https://buff.ly/3ygumTR
@POTUS also addressed the critical need for more investments to increase affordable housing. Learn more about innovative #intergenerational housing: https://buff.ly/3uZLWiF, including affordable housing for #grandfamilies: A Place to Call Home: Building Affordable Housing for Grandfamilies — Generations United
Public policy should meet the needs of all generations! Protecting Social Security is vital for older adults and youth alike. Learn more about the positive impact of Social Security on children and families: https://buff.ly/3vbqF36
A refundable Child Tax Credit is a critical source of support for families including those where grandparents and other relatives have stepped up to care for children whose parents can’t. #SOTU24 #Grandfamilies #CTC
Vaccines play a critical role in protecting the health and well-being of children and older adults. Learn more about the value of vaccinations across generations with @gensunited’s resource: https://buff.ly/3ErGKTc
Generations United recognizes the value of every generation's contributions to society because #intergenerational collaboration unites and improves our communities. Thank you @POTUS for challenging #ageism and valuing all generations in #SOTU24! https://buff.ly/2Yq2o9A
