Bill > HB1528

This bill establishes the Grand-family Assistance Program, which is designed to provide financial support to grandparents who are primary caregivers for grandchildren while the children's parents are participating in opioid use disorder treatment programs. The program will provide one-time grants to area agencies on aging, which will then distribute financial assistance to eligible grand-families to help cover expenses directly related to caring for their grandchildren. To qualify, grandparents must reside in Pennsylvania and be serving as the primary caregiver for a grandchild whose parent is actively engaged in a licensed opioid treatment program. The funding for these grants can come from state appropriations and the Opioid Settlement Restricted Account, with the condition that no expenses can be reimbursed if they are already covered by other sources like government agencies or the parent. The Department of Aging will be responsible for developing grant application forms, reviewing and approving applications, and providing annual reports to legislative committees about the program's implementation, including details on grant applications, recipients, and total funds allocated and expended.

Health and Social Services

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