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:
- California enacts AB 2324, formally recognizing youth caregivers within state education policy
- Caregiving Youth and AACY Founder Dr. Connie Siskowski are featured in Forbes
- AACY National Spokesperson Madeline Grace Asbell receives the Texas PTA 2026 Outstanding Advocacy Impact Award
- Maria Miranda, LMSW, presents to the New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition
- Dr. Connie Siskowski and Dr. Richard Lindsay present “Caregiving Youth: Hidden in Healthcare” at the University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Caregiving Youth advocate Pranay Gadikota is named a U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist
- AACY publishes a new guide explaining the major U.S. Caregiving Youth estimates
- Common App confirms it will use “caregiving” in its 2026–2027 college application
- Caregiving Youth Project students enjoy summer respite, activities, and time together
- AACY prepares to celebrate 20 years of the Caregiving Youth Project
- Middle and high school Caregiving Youth will connect during a free national virtual event in November
This fall, AACY will celebrate 20 years of the Caregiving Youth Project. What began at one Palm Beach County middle school has grown into a national model, serving more than 3,000 students and helping shape how Caregiving Youth are recognized in education, healthcare, research, policy, and college access.
None of this progress happens without the donors, volunteers, schools, families, advocates, and community partners who continue to stand with Caregiving Youth.
AACY Stakeholder Newsletter | July 2026 | Click Here to Read