Grandparents and older relatives raising children could get on-site tutoring, health care, and after-school programs right where they live, paid for by new federal grants. The bill also extends domestic violence housing protections to these families and requires HUD to report back to Congress on how the program is working.
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Grandfamily Housing Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Latest action on H.R. 5916: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who this affects: This bill directly affects grandparents and older relatives who are raising children and living in intergenerational housing communities. It also affects the owners and operators of those housing properties, who would apply for grants and manage the on-site services. Beyond current residents, families in the surrounding community who fit the grandfamily profile could benefit from outreach and events. HUD takes on new responsibilities to administer the grants, set the rules, and report to Congress.
Why this matters: Millions of children in the U.S. are being raised by grandparents or other older relatives, and these families often face overlapping challenges — the caregivers need senior support while the children need educational and developmental services. Right now, there is no dedicated federal program that brings these services directly to where grandfamilies live. This bill tries to close that gap by funding on-site coordinators, connecting families to existing support networks, and making sure domestic violence protections apply to these households.
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