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NY S05596
Bill
Status
3/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the New York State Director of the Office for the Aging to develop and establish a grandparent caregiver support program, contingent on available appropriations.
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Defines eligible caregivers as grandparents, stepgrandparents, or relatives aged 60 or older who live with and provide primary care for children 18 and under when biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to do so.
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Permits caregivers to be either formal custodians/guardians or informal caregivers raising children.
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Program services may include creating resource centers through local aging offices, providing technical assistance and training for support groups, offering information and referral services, counseling on caregiving decisions, and publishing educational materials.
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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
REFERRED TO AGING
1/5/2022