Families Care Act

The "Families Care Act" proposes amendments to the Older Americans Act of 1965, specifically targeting the National Family Caregiver Support Program . A key provision is the inclusion of peer supports as an eligible supportive service, expanding the resources available to family caregivers. Furthermore, the bill mandates that States, when providing services under this program, must give special consideration to the unique circumstances and needs of caregivers whose families have been impacted by substance use disorder , including opioid use disorder. This includes focusing on children and their older relative caregivers. The legislation also updates administrative requirements, directing the Assistant Secretary to regularly prepare, publish, and disseminate relevant program information.