Strengthen Maryland’s ongoing commitment to family caregivers.
Strategies:
Increase the capacity of state agencies and the Maryland Commission on Caregiving to adopt actions within the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers.
Improve coordination between state-led caregiver support programs such as the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Kinship Care, and the Lifespan Respite Care Program, including through collaboration with the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families and other technical assistance partners.
Explore the recommendations within the 2024 Together in Care initiative, including the adoption of a coordinated statewide training initiative for paid and unpaid caregivers.
Collaborate across state agencies to formulate policy that increases the opportunity for people to work more years with more flexibility, supporting family care across the lifespan.
Expand the reach of existing caregiver support programs to underserved populations through targeted and culturally appropriate outreach in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.
Improve Maryland’s No Wrong Door access to information and supports for family caregivers.
Adopt policies for home- and community-based services and health care delivery that ensures the incorporation of caregivers in the care team, when appropriate.
Outcomes:
Short-Term (1-3 years)
- Enhance service delivery models to align with key national strategies
- Increase awareness of caregiving programs and benefits
Mid-Term (4-6 Years)
- Develop collaborative data sharing and evaluation methods
- Advance training opportunities for caregivers
Long-Term (7-10 years)
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Increase the number of caregivers who access supportive resources