§ 7-305
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§7–305.
(a)The Commission shall:
(1)solicit and gather concerns of caregivers by:
(i)conducting surveys;
(ii)holding public hearings;
(iii)establishing a telephone hotline for public access; and
(iv)other appropriate means;
(2)develop and distribute to interested parties a handbook of current respite care and other family caregiver services available in the State;
(3)review successful respite care programs in other states;
(4)develop a model family caregiver support program that incorporates best practices from existing programs in this and other states;
(5)provide ongoing analysis of best practices in family caregiver support programs in this and other states;
(6)coordinate activities of existing and proposed family caregiver support services among State and local units;
(7)research available funding sources and explore possibilities for additional funds;
(8)identify unmet needs and priorities for additional funds; and
(9)monitor implementation of the Commission’s recommendations.
(b)The Commission shall report annually on its activities and recommendations regarding family caregiver support services to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.