Care Across Generations Act
Care Across Generations Act
Plain Language Summary
# Care Across Generations Act (HR 1812) Summary **What the bill would do:** This legislation would provide federal grants to nursing homes and assisted living facilities to offer child care services on-site or through partnerships with existing child care providers. The grants could also fund construction or expansion projects to create space for child care and organize activities that bring together elderly residents and children.
The Administration on Aging would oversee the grant program. **Who it affects:** The bill would benefit nursing homes and assisted living facilities (particularly those seeking to expand services), families needing affordable child care, seniors in long-term care facilities, and potentially children by creating intergenerational learning and social opportunities. **Current status:** HR 1812 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) in the 119th Congress.
CRS Official Summary
Care Across Generations ActThis bill requires the Administration on Aging to award grants for long-term care facilities (including assisted living and nursing homes) to offer child care services and to coordinate multigenerational activities among long-term care and child care participants. In lieu of directly operating a child care facility, a long-term care facility may opt to contract with an existing child care facility. Grant recipients may also use the funds to build or expand a facility to accommodate child care and multigenerational events.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.