“Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known.”
- Ronald Reagan

Intergenerational Program

By developing quality intergenerational programming, we have created an environment where generations can come together to interact with each other in a healthy and pleasing way. Our approach embraces the spirit of the Eden Alternative™, utilizing a series of comprehensive and compassionate activities that aid in the healing process of the mind, body, and soul of the program participant.

Here’s an example of the activities that we offer:

• Children and seniors participate in weekly activities, including an exercise group, a sing-along session, crafts, and games.
• Residents visit our Child Development Center.
• A local elementary school participates in a pen-pal program with our participants.
• Senior students from local high schools come on weekdays to visit elders. Their activities include letter writing, decorating, and helping with planned activities.
• Many intergenerational activities including story time, birthday parties and planned craft and activities.

Under professional supervision, the younger and older generations learn from each other...sharing their feelings, ideas, skills, and affection.

The Child Development Center at Parker

Seniors embody our history. Children represent our future. At Parker the generations are united. The Child Development Center (CDC) is committed to providing a high-quality early childhood program, offering a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children.

The CDC serves children from six weeks to five years old, with a specially designed infant, toddler, and preschool program, with appropriate and enriching experiences for the children. The Child Development Center is open to the community.

To enroll or for more information, please contact Robin Kessler, Director, at (732) 565-2410 or at cdcatparker@yahoo.com.