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This bill establishes the Caregiver Skills Training Pilot Program, which would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible organizations to provide free, evidence-based training to family caregivers of children (ages 0-9) with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities. The program aims to improve the well-being of both children and their caregivers by teaching intervention strategies that promote children's communication, social engagement, and daily living skills, and help integrate these children more fully into family and community life. The grants will be awarded to at least 25 entities across 15 states, with each grant being at least $500,000 over five years. Eligible organizations must have significant experience working with children with developmental disabilities, demonstrate cultural competence, and collaborate with various community resources like healthcare providers, educators, and social workers. The program requires recipients to establish a local stakeholder implementation committee that includes family caregivers, healthcare providers, educators, and community representatives to ensure the training is accessible and culturally appropriate. The Secretary will be responsible for assisting grant recipients, conducting annual evaluations of the program's effectiveness, and submitting reports to Congress detailing the program's impact and potential for expansion. The bill authorizes $10 million in funding annually from 2026 to 2030 to support these efforts.

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