In this subtitle: “Caregiver” means an individual who provides care, supervision, or assistance to another individual due to the individual’s age, disability, chronic illness, cognitive impairment, or other functional limitation; “Caregiver” includes: A parent or guardian of a child with a disability, chronic illness, cognitive impairment, or other functional limitation; An individual caring for an adult family member or loved one with a disability, chronic illness, cognitive impairment, or other functional limitation; and A minor or dependent providing care to a parent, grandparent, or other adult due to the age, disability, chronic illness, cognitive impairment, or other functional limitation of the parent, grandparent, or other adult; and “Caregiver” does not include a parent or guardian providing care, supervision, or assistance to a child that does not have a disability, chronic illness, cognitive impairment, or other functional limitation.

The Department shall develop and maintain a centralized caregiver resource webpage for caregivers in the State. The caregiver resource webpage shall: Be posted in a conspicuous location on the Department’s website; and Provide plain–language, easily accessible information to support all types of caregivers at different stages of caregiving. The caregiver resource webpage shall include information and links to resources related to: Caregiving for: Children with disabilities and special health care needs, including educational and school–based supports; Adults with disabilities, chronic illness, or behavioral health needs; and Older adults, including individuals with dementia or cognitive impairment; Caregiver health, wellness, and respite resources; State and local programs that may provide financial assistance, training, or support to caregivers; Safety planning, including wandering and elopement risks; and Privacy, data minimization, and data security considerations when technology is used to support caregiving or safety. In developing the webpage under subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall coordinate with: The State Department of Education; The Department of Aging; The Developmental Disabilities Administration; and Any other relevant State or local agencies. The Department shall review and update the webpage as necessary, but not less than annually.

This subtitle may not be construed to require the Department, any State or local agency, or any other person described, listed, or linked to on the caregivers resource webpage to provide or fund a specific service, device, resource, or program described, listed, or linked to on the caregivers resource webpage.