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Author Kristi Petersen Schoonover, a former youth caregiver to donate a portion of her new book profits to AACY
Read the article on her website here.

American Association of Caregiving Youth; The Guadalupe Center; HANDY; and Women of Tomorrow recognized for commitment to increasing success in high school and beyond. Miami Dolphins star players, cheerleaders and front office staff honor students at surprise award presentations.

Read all about it here!
Watch the video here!

Sara Plachta Elliott, doctoral canditate at Brandeis University,

spent 2 years making this video:

Youth Caregivers' Stories

For Pediatric Health Providers:

Caregiving Youth: Hidden among Your Patients

A LANDMARK DECISION!

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Landmark Decision by School District

The Palm Beach County School District let us know that we have approval to award Caregiving Youth Project students with Community Service Hours. Hours will be calculated and awarded based on the kids Level of Responsibility.

We regard this, on behalf of the students, a Landmark Decision! It gives them validation and recognition for the work they are doing and helps to level the playing field for them. More details when they become available.

Read about the CNN All Star Tribute here

Look who's the Honorary Chairperson at Hearts and Soles

Results of End of Year Student Feedback

Latest Press Release - AACY^® Hosts Holiday Celebration for Sell Out Crowd

Caregiving Youth Project video - courtesy of United Way.

Latest Press Release (with video) - Boca Raton Woman of Grace

Do you know about NATIONAL CAREGIVERS MONTH ?

How School Social Workers can Assist

Click Here to find Tips from the Caregiving Youth Project

Read the latest article about the Caregiving Youth Program on the
Hands on Tzedakah website

Check out the American Society on Aging's
Shining a Light on Young Caregivers

A music video of a song that tells of the truths and struggles about the affects of Alzheimer's disease. To hear and then have an opportunigty to purchase the song, please click the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuY2_8DWqtA