Lifespan Respite Care Act

Here is some more info on the Caregiver support bill written by Mike Ferguson of NJ. The bill authorizes $289 million over 5 years for states to build up caregiver resources. 900,000 NJ residents may benefit from this program.

I think it is a good start. Let's see what Bush does with the bill...sign it into law or veto?

From Ferguson's US House of Representatives Webpage

Congressman Mike Ferguson - New Jersey's 7th Congressional District FERGUSON'S CAREGIVER BILL WINS FINAL CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL ... other services to an estimated 50 million families – including 900000 New Jersey residents ...