Casey, Collins, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Grandparents Raising Children Live in Safe, Affordable Housing

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"Grandparents and caregivers who take up the mantle to raise children and provide them with safe and stable homes should be supported every step of the way. This legislation would ensure grandfamilies are able to live in homes that are safe and accessible and ensure both older adults and younger children alike can thrive in their communities," said Senator Casey.

"Raising a child is challenging enough, but for grandparents it can be especially daunting. Yet so many grandparents are stepping in to provide care and stability for their grandchildren," Senator Collins said. "Our bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by grandparents who have taken on the role of caregiver and aims to provide them with the necessary resources to succeed. By supporting grandparents who are raising their grandchildren, we can better ensure that every child has a safe and nurturing home to grow up in and a greater opportunity to reach their full potential."

"I'm proud to introduce this bill to support families where grandparents are the primary caregivers, helping them find housing, afterschool activities, and other support services," said Brown. "Investing in and caring for our children, and ensuring they have a safe and stable place to call home, will help keep families together."

"Millions of grandparent-led households across the country face unique challenges such as delaying retirement, accessing their grandchild's medical records, and securing age-appropriate housing," said Congressman McGovern. "Grandparents are heroes and often take on this role unexpectedly: providing love, support, and stability, many times for children experiencing trauma. Our bill will help grandparents-led households access the resources they deserve and navigate the complexities of raising a grandchild."

"Every child deserves a safe and stable home to grow up in -- including those in grandparent-led households," said Congresswoman Pressley. "I am proud to reintroduce the Grandfamily Housing Act alongside my colleagues to provide the necessary resources and support for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Housing is a human right and our grandfamilies deserve to thrive in community."

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