The National Alliance for Caregiving Applauds Incremental Progress in Federal Funding for Family Caregiving Programs
With the House passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, federal appropriators have signaled growing recognition of the essential role America’s 63+ million family caregivers play in providing ongoing, complex care for older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with complex health needs. In response to persistent advocacy efforts, the Committees provided modest increases for the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Native American Caregiver Support Program, Lifespan Respite Care Program, and the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers demonstrating bipartisan support for addressing our nation’s worsening family care crisis.
“We’re encouraged by the growing recognition from Congress that family caregivers are the backbone of our long-term care and healthcare systems, and we thank the advocates and caregivers who made their voices heard,” said Jason Resendez, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving. “But recognition must be matched with resources. Without increased federal investment in caregiver supports, our families, communities, and economy will pay the price.”
The National Alliance for Caregiving urges the Senate to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act and calls on the President to sign it into law.
This moment demands bolder action. The family caregiver population has grown nearly 50 percent since 2015, and with 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day, demand is outpacing funding. Without targeted investments that keep pace with this reality, family caregivers will continue shouldering more with less.
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