education, referral, and care coordination, including hospice, palliative care, and advance planning services. (5) Respite options. (6) Financial security. (7) Workplace policies and supports that allow family caregivers to remain in the workforce. (c) Responsibilities of the Secretary The Secretary, in carrying out this section, shall be responsible for the following: (1) Collecting and making publicly available information, including evidence-based or promising practices and innovative models (both domestically and internationally) regarding the provision of care by family caregivers or support for family caregivers. (2) Coordinating Federal Government programs and activities to recognize and support family caregivers while ensuring maximum effectiveness and avoiding unnecessary duplication. (3) Providing technical assistance, such as best practices and information sharing, to State or local efforts, as appropriate, to support family caregivers. (4) Addressing disparities in recognizing and supporting family caregivers and meeting the needs of the diverse family caregiving population. (5) Assessing all Federal programs regarding family caregivers, including with respect to funding levels. (d) Initial strategy