Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006

The Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 establishes a program to provide temporary relief to family caregivers who look after children or adults with special needs. It authorizes federal grants to state agencies to help them expand and coordinate "respite care" services, which offer planned or emergency breaks for family members who provide constant care.

For everyday citizens, this law makes it easier for caregivers to find and afford professional support, reducing the physical and emotional strain of long-term caregiving. The act also funds the training of respite workers and creates a national resource center to provide families with information and educational tools to help them manage their caregiving responsibilities.