[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14017-14018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05152]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Community Living


Solicitation for Nominations To Serve on the Family Caregiving 
Advisory Council

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 Family Caregiving Advisory Council.

DATES: Nominations must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m., 
Eastern on April 11, 2022 to be considered for appointment.

ADDRESSES: Method of Submission: Nominations, including all requested 
information (see Nomination Process below) and attachments, must be 
submitted electronically to: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Family Caregiving Advisory Council (the 
Advisory Council) is authorized under Section 4 of the Recognize, 
Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017 
(Pub. L. 115-119), commonly referred to as the ``RAISE Family 
Caregivers Act.'' The Advisory Council studies and prepares findings, 
conclusions, and makes recommendations to the Administrator of ACL/
Assistant Secretary for Aging on matters pertaining to: (a) Evidence-
based or promising practices and innovative models for the provision of 
care by family caregivers or support for family caregivers; and (b) 
Improving coordination across federal government programs. The Advisory 
Council advises and provides recommendations to the Administrator on 
recognizing and supporting family caregivers. The Advisory Council 
consists of at least three ex officio federal members: The 
Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (or the 
Administrator's designee); the Administrator of the Administration for 
Community Living (or the Administrator's designee who has experience 
with both aging and disability); and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
(or the Secretary's designee). Heads of other federal departments or 
agencies (or their designees) also may be appointed as ex officio 
members. In addition, the ACL Administrator will appoint a maximum of 
fifteen non-federal voting members, with at least one from each of the 
following constituencies: Family caregivers; older adults who need 
long-term services and supports; individuals with disabilities; health 
care and social service providers; providers of long-term services and 
supports; employers; paraprofessional workers; state and local 
officials; accreditation bodies; veterans; and as appropriate, other 
experts and advocates engaged in family caregiving.
    Additionally, in keeping with the Biden administration's commitment 
to equity and inclusion, voting members selected to serve on the 
Advisory Council will reflect the diversity of family caregivers and 
those persons receiving services and supports. Nominations are sought 
from individuals representing the aging and disability communities, 
tribes, racial and ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ, and other 
underrepresented or underserved populations.
    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, biennial 
updates to the

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initial Report to Congress, including new developments, challenges, 
opportunities, and solutions to better recognize and support family 
caregivers along with recommendations for priority actions to update, 
improve, and keep current the National Family Caregiving Strategy, as 
appropriate.
    The Advisory Council will submit an annual report on the 
development, maintenance, and updating of the National Family 
Caregiving Strategy. The report will include a description of the 
implementation of the actions recommended in the initial report, as 
appropriate. This report will be provided to the Secretary, Congress, 
and the state agencies responsible for carrying out family caregiver 
programs.
    The Advisory Council, or its individual members, may also 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 families and 
family caregivers.
    As needed, and where appropriate, this Advisory Council will 
coordinate its efforts with those of the Advisory Council to Support 
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. 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), at least 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 of the following information:
    a. The reason(s) for nominating the individual;
    b. The constituency being represented (from the list above; may be 
more than one);
    c. The nominee's particular, relevant experience and/or 
professional expertise or lived experience;
    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.
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