Under One Roof

Under One Roof, Inc has become a national model for successfully providing affordable housing with services, a nationally accredited child care program, and a unique intergenerational program. Under One Roof, Inc. was selected as a national finalist in the generations uniteds intergenerational shared site best practice awards. The marvin was also awarded the metlife foundation award for excellence in affordable housing.under One Roof, Inc. is the sponsor and manager of the marvin, an affordable congregate housing facility for frail elderly seniors. In addition, Under One Roof Inc. is the sponsor and owner of the marvin childrens center. The marvin childrens center opened in november 1998 and is funded by the state of Connecticut's school readiness and child day care grant program. Bright horizons family solutions, the nations leading provider of employer-sponsored childcare and early education, serves as the manager of the marvin childrens center.the marvin childrens center is a full-day, full-year program serving forty 3 & 4 year old children. The program offers affordable childcare which prepares children for entrance into kindergarten. The curriculum is tailored to the individual needs of each child and incorporates an appreciation of the resource available and the synergies that can result from involving the senior residents in the provision of day care. The marvin childrens center is nationally accredited by naeyc.under One Roof, Inc. is committed to providing opportunities that incorporate and promote intergenerational opportunities. Both the marvins senior residents and the children in the childcare program gain long-lasting benefits from sharing time together, providing enriched experiences not found in traditional senior housing or child care facilities. Research shows that when the generations come together everyone benefits, children and youth, older adults and the community at large. There are clear positive outcomes for all involved. Children are exposed to their elders traditions and wisdom; seniors are able to expand their social networks and stay physically active, which enhances their health outcomes. Intergenerational programs help to dispel age-related myths and stereotypes. The intergenerational component clearly enhances both the child care and the senior housing.