Respite CARE Act

This bill would add a new section to the Older Americans Act of 1965 allowing the federal Assistant Secretary for Aging to give grants to develop or expand caregiver support programs. These programs would offer respite care for the person being cared for at the same time and place that support services are offered to the family caregiver. State and local agencies, nonprofits, area agencies on aging, senior centers, colleges, and Tribal organizations could apply. Grant recipients would have to make services accessible, including through assistive technology, translation or interpretation, and formats compatible with American Sign Language. Recipients could provide respite care directly or by contracting with licensed health care or child care providers.

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Sponsors

• Edward J. Markey Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors