Increasing Support for Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Amendment Act of 2025

Also relevant to:Caregiver (family or unpaid)

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As introduced, Bill 26-398 would increase the rate of subsidy provided to grandparent and closes relative caregivers by annually adjusting the subsidy for inflation. It would also allow for the grandparent caregiver subsidy to be granted until the child reaches age 21. FISCAL NOTE - This legislation is passed Subject to Appropriations. Please see the Fiscal Impact Statement for more information.

Source: Legistar · DC Council · fetched May 1, 2026

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Sponsorship · 7 Sponsors

Democrat7Republican0Independent0Other0

D · PrimeZachary Parker
D · PrimeRobert White
D · PrimeBrooke Pinto
D · PrimeAnita Bonds
D · PrimeJaneese Lewis George
D · PrimeCharles Allen
D · CoTrayon White

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