Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act

This bill establishes a national technical assistance center to support the direct care workforce and family caregivers, with $1 billion authorized for grants in 2024. It funds projects that recruit, train, and advance direct care professionals who provide services to older adults and people with disabilities, requiring at least 30% of grant projects to focus on career advancement pathways. The bill mandates that grant recipients provide supportive services like transportation, childcare, and workplace accommodations, while requiring training on culturally competent care, abuse prevention, and person-centered planning. It also requires that grant funds supplement, not replace, existing funding for these purposes and includes reporting requirements to track outcomes. The bill directly affects direct care workers, family caregivers, older adults, and people with disabilities who rely on home and community-based services.