National Association of Counties
Update: Following March 16 testimony by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, on March 17, bipartisan Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced a Senate companion bill, The Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act
On February 25, U.S. House Reps. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) and Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) introduced the bipartisan Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022 (H.R. 6823) to provide critical investment in caregiver support at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Counties support this legislation, which would provide greater access to resources and services for caregivers and their families as they navigate complex VA systems.
The Elizabeth Dole Act reinvests in caregiver support at the VA, establishes a user-friendly resource center and expands VA Home-Based Community Services nationwide. This legislation provides greater access to resources and helps to determine which services provide optimal support for the caregiver, veteran, and their family, as they navigate a complex web of available assistance.
Among its many provisions, The Elizabeth Dole Act would:
Counties are grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to increase caregiver support and raise awareness through the Hidden Heroes Cities and Counties Program. We strongly urge Congress to pass this legislation during the 117th Congressional session to ensure additional federal resources are available to this important population.
A one-pager on the Elizabeth Dole Act can be found here. Read NACo’s Letter of Support for the measure here.
<p>Experiencing homelessness in early childhood can have long-term impacts on health, education and well-being for both children and parents.
<p>Reducing recidivism through effective jail- and community-based services can decrease jail admissions and populations and improve outcomes for people with criminal histories.</p>
<h3><strong>Counties Matter in Human Services</strong></h3>
<p>All matters pertaining to children’s issues, foster care, public assistance and income support, services to senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, immigration policy, social services, and elementary,
<p>The Veterans and Military Service Committee engages NACo and its members to develop and highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and benefits for our nation’s military, veterans
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