Notice2022-05153
Solicitation for Nominations To Serve on the Advisory Council To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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Published
March 11, 2022
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCommunity Living Administration
Abstract
The Principal Deputy Administrator of the Administration for Community Living (ACL) seeks nominations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14016-14017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05153]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Community Living
Solicitation for Nominations To Serve on the Advisory Council To
Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
AGENCY: Administration for Community Living, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Principal Deputy Administrator of the Administration for
Community Living (ACL) seeks nominations for individuals to serve on
the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m.,
Eastern on April 11, 2022 to be considered for appointment.
Method of Submission: Nominations, including all requested
information (see Nomination Process below) and attachments, must be
submitted electronically to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#86d5c1d4c1a8ebe7efeac6e7e5eaa8eeeef5a8e1e9f0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="12415540553c7f737b7e5273717e3c7a7a613c757d64">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Council to Support Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren is authorized by the Supporting Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren Act (Pub. L. 115-196) of 2018. The Advisory
Council identifies, promotes, coordinates, and disseminates to the
public information, resources, and the best practices available to help
grandparents and other older relatives both meet the needs of the
children in their care; and maintain their own physical and mental
health and emotional well-being. The Advisory Council is specifically
directed to consider the needs of those affected by the opioid crisis,
as well as the needs of members of Native American Tribes.
The Administration for Community Living has been delegated the
authority to execute the requirements and responsibilities as outlined
in the Act.
The Advisory Council is made up of the following (or their
designees): The Administrator of the Administration for Community
Living (ACL); the Secretary of Education; the Assistant Secretary for
Mental Health and Substance Use; the Assistant Secretary for the
Administration for Children and Families; and, as appropriate, the
heads of other federal departments or agencies with responsibilities
related to current issues affecting grandparents or other older
relatives raising children.
The Advisory Council also must include at least one grandparent who
is raising a grandchild, and an older relative (kinship) caregiver
caring for children. Given the Biden administration's commitment to
equity and inclusion, ACL anticipates selecting up to ten (10) non-
federal members to serve on the Advisory Council who will be reflective
of the diversity of grandparents and older relative/kinship caregivers
and the professionals working on their behalf, with particular emphasis
placed on individuals representing racially and ethnically diverse
communities, tribal communities, and those families impacted by the
opioid crisis.
Advisory Council Responsibilities: The Advisory Council's efforts
will build on the accomplishments of the previous council, whose term
expires in August 2022. In this regard, the Advisory Council will
support the information gathering for, and preparation of, updates to
the initial Report to Congress. The Advisory Council will provide input
to update the sections of the National Family Caregiving Strategy
pertaining to grandparents and older relative (kinship) caregiver
support. The
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Advisory Council may also be called upon to inform the work of, and
collaborate with, the newly established Grandfamilies and Kinship
Support Network: A National Technical Assistance Center.
The Advisory Council, or its individual members, may be engaged to
author/co-author articles and other materials; engage with print and
electronic media; and deliver presentations, workshops, webinars and
other forms of educational opportunities designed to highlight the
Administration's commitment to supporting kin and grandparent
caregivers.
As needed, and where appropriate, this Advisory Council will
coordinate its efforts with those of the Family Caregiving Advisory
Council. Such coordination might include joint meetings, presentations,
and other activities undertaken in fulfillment of the requirements of
the RAISE Act.
The Advisory Council will meet virtually (via Zoom or similar
platform), up to three times each year, beginning in September/October
2022. Council meetings will generally be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.,
Eastern Time. All meetings of the Council will be open to the public
and recorded for posting on the ACL website. Advisory Council members
will be expected to participate in at least one subcommittee, which
will meet, as needed, between Advisory Council meetings to develop and
review materials and conduct other activities related to the Advisory
Council's mission and purpose.
The completion of all described activities is dependent upon the
continued availability of federal funding for the purposes of carrying
out the legislation.
Nomination Process: Any person or organization may nominate one or
more qualified individuals for membership. Current Advisory Council
members whose terms are expiring may also submit a nomination for
consideration. Nomination packages must include:
(1) A nomination letter not to exceed one (1) page that provides
ALL the following information:
a. The reason(s) for nominating the individual;
b. The constituency being represented:
i. A grandparent raising a grandchild; or
ii. An older relative caregiver of children;
iii. A grandparent or older relative caregiver whose family has
been impacted by opioid misuse; or
iv. A grandparent or older relative caregiver who is a member of
Native American tribe; or
v. Another expert and/or advocate engaged in programs, services,
and supports to kinship families and grandfamilies.
c. The nominee's particular, relevant experience and/or
professional expertise;
d. Contact information for the nominee (name, title (if
applicable), address, phone, and email address); and
e. The nominee's resume (not to exceed two (2) pages) if the
nomination is based on their professional capacity or qualifications. A
resume is optional otherwise.
Nominees will be selected for appointment based on their
demonstrated knowledge, qualifications, and professional or personal
experience related to the purpose and scope of the Advisory Council.
(2) Members will be appointed for a period not to exceed three
years. Members appointed to fill subsequent vacancies will serve for
the remainder of the current term of the Advisory Council.
Dated: March 4, 2022.
Alison Barkoff,
Principal Deputy Administrator, Administration for Community Living.
[FR Doc. 2022-05153 Filed 3-10-22; 8:45 am]
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