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Enhanced Support for Grandfamilies and Kinship Caregivers

This act aims to increase support for families where grandparents or other relatives care for children. It facilitates access to Social Security and TANF benefits by removing barriers and introducing new rules regarding income and work requirements for caregivers. Additionally, it promotes the creation of state support plans and grants for organizations assisting such families.
Key points
Easier access to Social Security benefits for children living with grandparents or other relatives, by broadening the definition of "child" and modifying dependency criteria.
Removal of barriers to TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) for non-parent caregivers, including disregarding their income and resources for child-only benefits.
Elimination of the time limit for TANF assistance for families where adult non-parent caregivers do not receive benefits for themselves, and for older caregivers and caregivers of children with disabilities.
Exemption of older caregivers and caregivers of children with disabilities from TANF work requirements.
Encouragement for states to adopt temporary guardianship laws, making it easier for caregivers to obtain caregiving rights.
Introduction of grants for states to develop support plans for grandparents and other relatives raising children, and grants for organizations supporting such families.
Issuance of guidance to states to ensure caregivers are aware of the child welfare system and available services.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6803
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Process start date: 2023-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Grandfamilies Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6803.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Easier access to Social Security benefits for children living with grandparents or other relatives, by broadening the definition of "child" and modifying dependency criteria.
  • Removal of barriers to TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) for non-parent caregivers, including disregarding their income and resources for child-only benefits.
  • Elimination of the time limit for TANF assistance for families where adult non-parent caregivers do not receive benefits for themselves, and for older caregivers and caregivers of children with disabilities.
  • Exemption of older caregivers and caregivers of children with disabilities from TANF work requirements.
  • Encouragement for states to adopt temporary guardianship laws, making it easier for caregivers to obtain caregiving rights.
  • Introduction of grants for states to develop support plans for grandparents and other relatives raising children, and grants for organizations supporting such families.
  • Issuance of guidance to states to ensure caregivers are aware of the child welfare system and available services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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