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NY S00270
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Ruben Diaz
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the State Director for the Aging to develop and establish a Grandparent Caregiver Support Program for grandparents and older adult relatives age 60+ who provide primary care for children
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Defines eligible caregivers as those who are 60 years or older, live with the child, provide primary care because biological/adoptive parents are unable or unwilling, and are either the custodian/guardian or raising the child informally
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Includes creation of grandparent caregiver resource centers by local offices for the aging, support group training, information and referral services, and counseling assistance
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Authorizes publication and dissemination of materials related to available services for qualifying grandparent and older adult relative caregivers
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment, contingent on appropriations being made available
Legislative Description
Creates a caregiver support program for grandparents and other older adult relative caregivers who are providing primary care for children aged 18 and under either formally or informally to provide technical assistance, counseling and other resources.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGING
1/5/2011