[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14016-14017]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[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: [email protected].

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.
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