Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025

Improved Well-being and Inclusion: The training is designed to improve the well-being of children with autism or developmental delays, as well as their caregivers, and promote greater inclusion in family and community life (Section 2(a)).

Access to Essential Skills Training: Caregivers will receive training at no cost in critical areas such as communication skills, social engagement, daily living skills, and coping strategies (Section 2(d)(1)).

Reduction of Disparities: The Secretary may prioritize entities that can provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate information to families from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, or linguistic backgrounds (Section 2(c)).

Community-Driven Oversight: The establishment of a stakeholder implementation committee ensures that training is overseen by members of the local community, including family caregivers and healthcare providers (Section 2(e)).