HB659 Alabama 2012 Session

This bill would create the Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network to address issues relating to respite care in Alabama for family caregivers of children or adults with health care needs and to coordinate the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition

This bill would create and provide for the membership of the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition. This bill would authorize the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition to coordinate statewide respite care efforts and support the network to compete for federal funding

This bill would provide guidelines for the coalition and the network to use in distribution of federal funding

To create the Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network known also as Alabama Respite to support family caregivers of children and adults with health care needs and to coordinate the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition; to provide for the membership of the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition; to coordinate statewide respite care efforts; to compete for federal funding; and to provide for funding guidelines.