Generations United joins the rest of America in mourning those who lost their lives or were injured in the bombings in Boston. Our hearts go out to everyone affected and our thanks go to the brave individuals who rendered aid and comfort.

The President released his Budget last week. Here are just a few highlights of how it would impact older adults and children.

 

Good news:

• Makes major investments in parent, early childhood, and prekindergarten
• An additional $11 billion over 10 years for voluntary home visiting programs
• Expanded high-quallity child care for infant and toddlers ($1.4 billion in 2014)
• High quality pre-kindergarten programs for four-year-olds in low- and moderate-income families ($66 billion over 10 years  funded through an increased cigarette tax) Additional information about the President's early learning plan    
• Eliminates sequester cuts to Meals on Wheels and the Older Americans Act
• Protects Medicaid

Bad news:

• Cuts the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment by switching to the chained consumer price index (CPI) to calculate the adjustment. Could potentially impact older adults, members of the disability community and the more than 6.5 billion children who benefit from Social Security as part of their family income
• Cuts low-income energy assistance
• Cuts senior job programs, many of which engage older adults in support of children

Find links to the President's Budget and statements from the White House about the budget's potential impact on Seniors and Children.  

Make sure you join us for the Wednesday keynote when an interactive panel of policy experts and leaders discuss  the current political climate and important role of supportive intergenerational public policies and programs. Panelists will include: Bob Blancato, president of Matz, Blancato, & Associates, and national coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition; Carolyn Colvin, Action Commissioner for the Social Security Administration; Susan Dreyfus, CEO of the Alliance for Families & Children; and Aaron Smith, co-founder and executive director of Young Invincibles. Learn more.

This Wednesday keynote is among the many inspirational moments you'll share at the conference. In the coming weeks, you'll get a sneak peak at the myriad workshops, roundtables, poster sessions, and other keynotes you don't want to miss! Register now.

This year's edition of the State of Black America, Redeem the Dream: Jobs Rebuild America, commemorates the milestones that have occurred in black history in the 50 years since the height of the civil rights movement. The 37th Edition features essays by an esteemed group of thought-leaders from leading corporations, not-for-profit organizations, academia and news media, as well as members of the President's cabinet and federal lawmakers. Learn more.

Capital Grants. The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is offering capital grants for qualified organizations that provide services in: Older Adults; Workforce Development; Basic Human Needs and Health; Disabilities, Education, Children, Youth and Families; and General Community Support. Letters of Intent received on a rolling basis. Learn more.

Key Transitions in Postsecondary Education.USA Funds. Seeking proposals for programs that provide educational support services benefiting low- income students, first-generation students, students of color, foster youth, and adult learners in an effort to increase their persistence to complete college. Deadline: May 24. Learn more.