What is the RAISE Act?


​The RAISE Family Caregivers Act (H.R.3759) was passed in 2018 with the purpose of Recognizing, Assisting, Including, Supporting, and Engaging with family caregivers across the nation.
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The RAISE Act directed the Department of Health and Human Services to work with an assembled Advisory Council to develop a National Strategy that identifies recommended actions which would recognize and support the diverse needs of caregivers.

What is the National Strategy?

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​The National Strategy was developed by: The 5 main goals outlined in the National Strategy are to:
  1. Increase awareness and outreach
  2. Build partnerships and engagement with family caregivers
  3. Strengthen services and supports
  4. Ensure financial and workplace security
  5. Expand data, research, and evidence-based practices
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The National Strategy details over 350 actions for the federal government, states, communities, health care systems, care providers, researchers, employers, non-profits, and other individuals can take to make these goals a reality.

​How do the National Strategy goals relate to the Changing the Care Conversation (CTCC) guiding priorities?

How can your organization align with the RAISE Act National Strategy Goals?

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This checklist is meant to prompt systems-level change in organizations. Questions encourage reflections on how an organization's vision aligns with the National Strategy goals and the framework it provides to support family caregivers.