Our History:

• Began in 2006 on behalf of pre-teen, teens, families and professionals
• First of its' kind for caregiving youth in the United States
• Advisory Board of national thought leaders and caregiving advocates
• A repository of information for issues surrounding caregiving youth globally
• Click Here to see how it all started

Our Purpose:

• Communicate to caregiving youth that they are not alone with this responsibility, here in the United States or in the world
• Prevent negative physical, psychological, emotional and educational ramifications on caregiving youth
• Support youth who carry dual role responsibilities as students & caregivers with skills building, information, education, and resources to assist them in their caregiving role
• Promote the importance, value and worth that the caregiving youth role provides in families, to our society, medical community and the long term care delivery system in the United States.
• Encourage new research on the effects that caregiving has on children
• Provide an avenue for caregiving youth and their families to connect with others in similar situations

Our Objectives:

• To establish an affiliate network of Caregiving Youth Project Partners throughout the United States
• To work with education systems to find innovative solutions so that caregiving youth can be successful in their academic lives
• To partner with health care in the early identification of caregiving youth and their families
• To replicate within the U.S. system supportive program tools using the models of success in the United Kingdom & Australia
• To provide resources for pre-teens, teens, families and professionals about issues and help for caregiving youth
• To create a web-based network of counseling, support and skills building for caregiving youth
• To educate professionals about caregiving ramifications on student development and achievement
• To connect into support networks already in place for caregivers
• To sponsor respite relief including camp for caregiving youth

FUNDING IS ALWAYS A CHALLENGE FOR ALL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
See our 501(c)3 Information below

Please help us financially so the hidden population of caregiving youth becomes visible as a vital resource within our society!

All donations are tax-deductible!....Visa and Mastercards are accepted!....In-Kind donations are also welcomed!

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American Association of Caregiving Youth, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 Florida Corporation. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (#CH12431) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.