Joint RAISE and SGRG Advisory Council Meeting - January 20, 2026

A joint advisory council meeting hosted by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) took place on January 20, 2026, involving both the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council and the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The agenda for this session focused on key strategic areas concerning long-term support for caregivers in the United States. Specific topics addressed included a comprehensive review of findings derived from the 2025 Discussion Guide, updates on the progress achieved by the National Caregiver Strategy since 2022, and detailed discussions regarding direct care workforce strategies and subsequent planned actions.

These councils operate under the ACL to provide guidance and recommendations related to family caregiving initiatives and support structures for grandparents or older relatives raising children. The materials presented during this gathering aim to inform ongoing policy development affecting these vital support systems.