Check out the American Association of Caregiving Youth Stakeholder Newsletter, AACY Connects!

Curious about what’s happening with Caregiving Youth in the United States?

This edition includes:

• Federal law now explicitly recognizes caregivers under 18 through the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act
• AACY publishes an overview of Rhode Island’s first-in-the-nation statewide public education framework to identify and support Caregiving Youth
• National visibility through PBS and Fred Rogers Productions, the Caregiver Nation Summit, and the Caregiver Action Network
• Youth advocates Neo, Omarion, Pranay, and Madeline Grace Asbell elevating Caregiving Youth voices through media, storytelling, and community leadership across the country
• New alumni connections strengthening support for former CYP students beyond graduation
• Respite, connection, and community through Caregiving Youth Project activities and events

Palm Beach County continues to be where the story of supporting Caregiving Youth begins and where the nation looks for what’s possible. Because of this community, the American Association of Caregiving Youth has become a national model that journalists, researchers, and advocates turn to for guidance. What started here is shaping awareness and policy far beyond Florida.

AACY Stakeholder Newsletter | February 2026 | Click Here to Read