National Alliance for Caregiving applauds progress, calls for more urgency WASHINGTON , Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has issued a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the significant progress made by 15 federal agencies in implementing the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (National Strategy). This National Strategy, launched in 2022, represents the nation's first whole-of-society approach to supporting America's 53 million family caregivers.
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) commends the efforts of the ACL and participating federal agencies for their dedication to advancing the vision outlined in the National Strategy. Their work has resulted in important progress and crucial investments in federal coordination, technical assistance, and implementation of the 350 actions committed to almost two years ago. "This progress report shows the federal government's commitment to turning the National Strategy into tangible support for family caregivers," said Jason Resendez , President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving.
"While we've made strides, the urgent needs of family caregivers demand more ambitious action. We are eager to work with the administration and Congress to drive accountability, increase investment, and elevate caregiving as a national priority. The time for bold action is now.
" The Congressional Report highlights include: Nearly all of the 350 recommended action steps for federa.