Families Care Act amends the Older Americans Act to include peer supports in the National Family Caregiver Support Program and requires states to.
The Families Care Act amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to integrate peer supports as a supportive service within the National Family Caregiver Support Program. This Act also mandates that states take into account the unique needs of caregivers, especially those whose families have been impacted by substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder, when providing services under the program. The changes aim to better support caregivers facing these specific challenges.
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