Caregiver Relief: Grants to Expand Integrated Respite and Support Services.
This Act establishes new federal grants to expand integrated support services for family caregivers who provide unpaid care for the elderly or individuals with disabilities. These funds will allow providers to offer temporary relief (respite care) for the care recipient simultaneously with supportive services for the caregiver, such as training or counseling. The goal is to reduce the burden and stress on individuals providing long-term care, including older relatives caring for children.
Key points
Establishes grants for developing or expanding programs that offer respite care integrated with supportive services for family caregivers in a single setting.
Eligible entities include state/local agencies, non-profits, and Tribal organizations, required to ensure services are accessible in multiple languages and formats (e.g., ASL, assistive technology).
The definition of family caregiver covers those caring for seniors, individuals with Alzheimer's, and older relatives (55+) caring for children or disabled individuals.
Status:
Introduced
Civic Will
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens
(explained here).
Start recording it now.