Support for Grandfamilies and Kinship Caregivers.
This act establishes a national center to support families where grandparents or other relatives are raising children, especially when the caregiver is over 55 or the child has a disability. It aims to improve the health and well-being of these families by providing access to training, resources, and service coordination. Citizens will gain better access to assistance with health, education, finances, and support during emergencies.
Key points
Establishment of a National Technical Assistance Center for grandfamilies and kinship families.
The Center will provide training, resources, and support to organizations assisting these families, focusing on health, education, financial needs, and caregiver support.
Support will primarily target families where the caregiver is 55 or older, or the child has one or more disabilities.
Assistance in planning and coordinating responses for these families during emergencies and disasters.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_639
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2021-03-09