Support for Veterans and Families: New Assistance Program
This act establishes a support program for veterans and their families, helping them access health and social resources. It aims to improve their well-being and resilience, and facilitate navigation of available services. The program includes hiring family coordinators to advise veterans and their loved ones.
Key points
Creation of the Veteran Family Resource Program to provide support for veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.
At least one family coordinator will be appointed in each Veterans Integrated Service Network to assist with access to services and resources.
The program aims to enhance veterans' health and well-being by addressing social challenges within their family units and connecting them to available benefits.
Regular surveys will be conducted among disabled veterans and their families to better understand their needs and the quality of support received.
All programs funded under this act must comply with non-discrimination laws, including those related to gender, race, disability, and age.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_701
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2025-02-25