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US S639

US S639
Grandfamilies Technical Assistance Center Act


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Introduced
03/09/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families

AI Summary

This bill establishes a National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families, which will provide training, technical assistance, and resources to government programs, nonprofits, community organizations, and Native American tribes and organizations that serve grandparents and other relatives raising children. The Center will focus on evidence-based practices related to health, education, housing, legal issues, and other support services for grandfamilies and kinship families, with a particular emphasis on those where the primary caregiver is 55 or older or the child has a disability. The Center will also help these entities coordinate their services and respond to emergencies, and promote culturally and linguistically appropriate approaches.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/09/2021)

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