Notice2026-18728
Solicitation for Nominations To Serve on the Advisory Council To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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Published
September 14, 2026
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentCommunity Living Administration
Abstract
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 91, Number 176 (Monday, September 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58128-58129]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18728]
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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 of request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: 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 October 14, 2026 to be considered for appointment.
ADDRESSES: Nominations, including all requested information and
attachments, must be submitted electronically to:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d083978297febdb1b9bc90b1b3bcfeb8b8a3feb7bfa6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5704100510793a363e3b1736343b793f3f2479303821">[email protected]</span></a>. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for details about
the nomination process and instructions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kari Benson, (202) 401-4634,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#287b6f7a6f064549414468494b440640405b064f475e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3f0e4f1e48dcec2cacfe3c2c0cf8dcbcbd08dc4ccd5">[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. ACL anticipates selecting up to ten (10) non-
federal members to serve on the Advisory Council who will be reflective
of grandparents and older relative/kinship caregivers and the
professionals working on their behalf, with particular emphasis placed
on individuals representing 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 July 2026. In this regard, the Advisory Council may support
the information gathering for, and preparation of, updates to the
initial Report to Congress. The Advisory Council may also provide input
to update the sections of the National Strategy to Support Family
Caregivers pertaining to grandparents and older relative (kinship)
caregiver support. The Advisory Council may also be called upon to
inform the work of, and collaborate with, the Kinship and Grandfamilies
Support Network.
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 in person or virtually (via Zoom or
similar platform), up to three times each year, beginning in May 2027
(estimated). Council meetings will generally be held from 12:00-5:00
p.m., Eastern Time. All meetings of the Council will be open to the
public, live streamed on Zoom or a similar platform, and recorded for
posting on the ACL website. Advisory Council members will be expected
to participate in at least one subcommittee or working group, 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 activities described 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. Terms are limited to two
consecutive terms. 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
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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.
Nominations that fail to include all the above information will not
receive consideration.
(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.
Authority: Pub. L. 119-75, 140 Stat. 279; Sec. 3, Pub. L. 115-196.
Dated: September 9, 2026.
Richard Nicholls,
Deputy Administrator and Chief of Staff of the Administration for
Community Living.
[FR Doc. 2026-18728 Filed 9-11-26; 8:45 am]
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