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NY S02650
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the State Office for the Aging to develop and establish a grandparent caregiver support program, contingent on appropriations being available.
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Defines eligible caregivers as individuals age 60 or older who live with and provide primary care for children age 18 or younger because biological or adoptive parents are unwilling or unable to do so.
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Allows grandparent or older relative caregivers to be either formal custodians/guardians of the child or informal caregivers.
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Program may include creating resource centers through local offices for the aging, support groups, counseling, information and referral services, and assistance accessing available services.
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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
1/3/2024