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NY S00865

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ruben Diaz

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Office for the Aging to develop and establish a Grandparent Caregiver Support Program for older adult relatives (age 60+) providing primary care for children.

  • Defines eligible caregivers as grandparents, stepgrandparents, or blood/marriage relatives age 60 or older who live with and provide primary care for a child whose biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to do so.

  • Permits the program to include resource centers at local offices for the aging, support group training, information and referral services, counseling on caregiving decisions, and publication of educational materials.

  • Requires implementation contingent on available appropriations.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

5/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance5/13/2014
Aging1/8/2014
Finance3/12/2013
Aging1/9/2013

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