A New Approach to Care in Central Vermont
High-quality early childhood education and comprehensive adult day services for seniors and adults with disabilities
Vermont faces challenges in meeting care needs due to an aging population and insufficient childcare.
To address the care crisis in Central Vermont, Generations Vermont aims to launch an intergenerational day services site, providing early childhood education, support for adults with disabilities, and assistance for older adults living at home.
According to Let’s Grow Kids’ 2022 report on childcare, Vermont faces a shortfall of 8,752 early childhood education slots, including 5,000 for infant care.
Intergenerational Day Services Model
Successful in the US and globally, Intergenerational Care addresses the social isolation of older Americans — a major concern in rural areas — while combatting ageism and optimizing care resources. Children in this setting learn social skills, empathy, acceptance, and gain the emotional benefits of friendship with older adults.
Project Timeline
2025
- Organizational development
- Community engagement
- Business plan development
- Site/Building ID
- Begin Design and Permitting
- Begin Fundraising
2026
- Complete Design and permitting
- Complete Fundraising
- Begin Construction
- Begin Marketing and Promotion
2027
- Staff recruitment and training
- Outreach and enroll participants
- Complete construction
- Obtain licensing
- Doors open!
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Make a Donation
Show your support with a tax-deductible donation:
Charitable donations can be made by check to our fiscal sponsor:
Central Vermont Council on Aging
For the benefit of (FBO) intergenerational community c/o John Mandeville 59 N. Main Street Suite 200 Barre, VT 05641