Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2002

Summary

Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Associate Administrator of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration to award grants or cooperative agreements to develop State-wide lifespan respite care programs. Defines "lifespan respite care" to mean a coordinated system of accessible community-based respite care services for family caregivers regardless of the individual's age, race, ethnicity, or special need. Requires the Administrator to establish a review panel to make recommendations on applicants. Permits the use of funds for respite care services and training programs. Limits grants to five years. Directs the Associate Administrator to provide for the establishment of a National Resource Center on Lifespan Respite Care to maintain a national database and provide training, technical assistance, and information.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 23 July 2002

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 23 July 2002

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 23 July 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 May 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 May 2002

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 May 2002

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