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NY S03924
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the State Office for the Aging to develop a grandparent caregiver support program for grandparents and older relatives age 60+ who provide primary care for children when biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to do so
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Eligible caregivers include grandparents, stepgrandparents, and relatives by blood or marriage who live with and serve as custodian, guardian, or informal caregiver for children 18 or younger
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Program services may include creation of grandparent caregiver resource centers through local offices for the aging across New York State
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Provides for technical assistance, training for support groups, information and referral services, help accessing available services, and counseling on caregiving-related decisions and problems
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Implementation contingent on available appropriations; takes effect immediately upon passage
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
1/7/2026