The Multigenerational Care and Support Act amends existing federal law to expand volunteer opportunities for older Americans at facilities serving both seniors and younger generations. The bill modifies the Older Americans Act of 1965 to create demonstration projects that promote mentoring and multigenerational activities, encouraging older adults to volunteer in settings like senior centers and long-term care facilities where intergenerational programs can take place. The legislation broadens the scope of eligible facilities and activities that can receive federal support for these volunteer initiatives. The bill requires reporting to congressional committees on grant awards and project outcomes, establishing a new timeline for program evaluation following the first grant awarded after the law's enactment. While the text does not specify funding amounts, the amendments enable the Department of Health and Human Services to support these expanded volunteer and mentorship programs under existing appropriations for the Older Americans Act.
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