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Home Care Support: Grants for Family Caregiver Training and Resources.

This law establishes a new federal grant program designed to support individuals caring for loved ones at home. Organizations will receive funding to run home visiting programs that provide caregivers with professional needs assessments, training, and referrals to crucial services like respite care or legal aid. The goal is to improve the quality of life for both caregivers and care recipients, allowing them to remain at home longer and avoid institutionalization.
Key points
Introduction of grants for 3-year home visiting programs aimed at training and supporting family caregivers of sick or disabled individuals.
Caregivers will gain access to free needs assessments, education on complex care tasks (e.g., medication management, fall prevention), and referrals to supporting services.
The program seeks to reduce caregiver stress and limit the need for care recipients to be placed in hospitals or long-term care facilities.
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Introduced
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No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3271
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

In-Home CARE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3271.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of grants for 3-year home visiting programs aimed at training and supporting family caregivers of sick or disabled individuals.
  • Caregivers will gain access to free needs assessments, education on complex care tasks (e.g., medication management, fall prevention), and referrals to supporting services.
  • The program seeks to reduce caregiver stress and limit the need for care recipients to be placed in hospitals or long-term care facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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