Funds Child Care in Senior Care Facilities
HR1812-119 · Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Why it matters
Older adults could spend more time with children in their care setting. Families could find child care inside some nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
What it does
- Offers grants to long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living
- Lets facilities offer child care, or contract with an existing child care center
- Lets grant money pay to build or expand space for child care and shared events
- Supports activities that bring older adults and children together
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Next: a committee vote
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About this bill
Would create grants for nursing homes and assisted living facilities to offer child care and joint activities with children. Facilities could run child care directly or contract with an existing child care center.
Care Across Generations Act
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Senior and family groups would likely say shared activities help older adults stay connected. Child care providers may say the grants add needed space and support.
💬 The case against
Some nursing home operators would likely say the costs of running child care are hard to manage. Child safety advocates may worry about oversight of children in these facilities.
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