To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include peer supports as a supportive service within the National Family Caregiver Support Program, to require States to consider the unique needs of caregivers whose families have been impacted by substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder, in providing services under such program, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 30, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
The Families Care Act amends the Older Americans Act to expand support available to family caregivers under the National Family Caregiver Support Program. The bill adds peer support services to the types of assistance the program can provide, alongside existing services like individual counseling. States are also required to consider the unique needs of caregivers whose families have been affected by substance use disorder or opioid addiction when delivering these services. Additionally, the bill requires the federal government to regularly publish and share information about the program on an ongoing basis rather than on a set schedule. The legislation affects family caregivers, older Americans, and their families, particularly those dealing with substance use issues, by ensuring their support needs are recognized and addressed.
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