To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Proclaim September 2026 as Intergenerational Awareness Month
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution declaring September 2026 Intergenerational Awareness Month in Contra Costa County as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
September is designated as Intergenerational Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of intergenerational connections and to engage in activities that build meaningful connections across all ages. It emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, knowledge sharing, and mutual support to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Intergenerational Awareness Month began in 2021 and grew out of Intergenerational Day, which began in 2000. Intergenerational Awareness Month highlights the benefits of intergenerational activities, including reduced loneliness, increased community connectedness, and the prevention of interpersonal violence. Residents are encouraged to participate in meaningful cross-age interactions such as storytelling, reading, and volunteering.
In Contra Costa County, older people are making up an increasing proportion of the population with 45% of households including one or more people age 60 or over, and 34% of households have one or more people under age 18. The Employment and Human Services Department and the Alliance to End Abuse encourage residents, service providers, and community partners to participate in efforts that foster strong connections across generations, including attending the Mission Possible Conference on November 12, 2026, in Pleasant Hill, as a way to build shared understanding of violence prevention across the lifespan and to explore alternative ways of healing.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution supports all five of Contra Costa Coun...
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