How a Boca Raton organization is recognizing youth caregivers
WPTV Highlights Youth Caregivers and AACY’s Mission Boca Raton, FL – December 11, 2024 – WPTV recently featured a story spotlighting the incredible work of the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) in recognizing and supporting youth caregivers. The segment emphasized the challenges faced by over 5 million caregiving youth nationwide, including 290,000 in Florida, […]
Colorado Alliance for Caregiving Youth (CACY) Hosts Inaugural “Exploring Caregiving Youth Empowerment” Community Forum
Press Alert, November 26, 2024: On November 15, the Colorado Alliance for Caregiving Youth (CACY), an affiliate of the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY), held its inaugural “Exploring Caregiving Youth Empowerment” Community Forum. The event provided an engaging platform to raise awareness about the hidden struggles of Caregiving Youth and to discuss actionable solutions […]
Global Perspective: UK Study by Carers Trust Highlights Educational Impact on Young Carers, Reflects U.S. Challenges
An extensive survey by @CarersTrust of young carers, teachers and parents reveals the alarming impact of caring on young people’s education and opportunities. It also provides policy solutions and recommendations. Read the report: www.carers.org/yceducation Press Alert, September 27, 2024 – A major new study by Carers Trust in the UK has unveiled powerful research and […]
Caregiving Youth Research Collaborative (CYRC) Announces Mapping Research Presentation
Press Alert, September 23, 2024 Caregiving Youth Research Collaborative (CYRC) Announces Mapping Research Presentation at the 3rd Conference on Caregiving Research, University of Pittsburgh The Caregiving Youth Research Collaborative (CYRC), a US-focused initiative dedicated to advancing understanding and support for Caregiving Youth, announces a significant presentation at the 3rd Conference on Caregiving Research at the […]
Millions Unseen: Caregiving Youth Crisis Takes Center Stage on TODAY Show with Maria Shriver
Boca Raton, FL, July 9, 2024 – Millions of middle and high school youth across the U.S. are providing care for family members facing health challenges. However, unlike adult caregivers, they often lack recognition and support. The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) and Kesem are teaming up to raise awareness on this critical issue […]
US Experts to Share Insights at International Young Carers Conference in Manchester
The United States will be well-represented at the upcoming International Young Carers Conference in Manchester, England, taking place April 9th-11th, 2024. Dr. Feylyn Lewis, a member of the conference committee, secured US participation, including presentations and workshops on various aspects of young carer experiences. Highlights from US presentations: The First 16 Years of the US […]
Caregiving Youth Voices to be Represented at Caregiving.com’s First-Ever National Family Caregiver Summit
We are thrilled to announce that the first-ever National Family Caregiver Summit by Caregiving.com will feature sessions specifically focused on young caregivers/Caregiving Youth. The event will take place on November 10 and 11, 2023, and will be 100% free and 100% online. The event will focus on the caregiving experience, with two sessions dedicated to […]
U.S. and U.K. celebrate Caregiving Youth Action Day USA 2023
Media Contact: Dr. Connie Siskowski American Association of Caregiving Youth P: 561-391-7401 C: 561-715-6531 connie@aacy.org U.S. and U.K. celebrate Caregiving Youth Action Day USA 2023 on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Boca Raton, FL. The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY), in collaboration with the Carers Trust in the U.K and U.S. partners, are jointly celebrating […]
Annual Conference Honors Student Caregivers
Posted on 04/22/2022 The word “caregiver” brings to mind adults caring for loved ones with medical or other challenges. But for hundreds of Palm Beach County students, caregiving is part of daily life. “My 13-year old son is a great, great kid,” Desiréé Warnick said, as she fought back tears. “I’m disabled and he […]
‘Wounded healers’: Advocates spotlight hidden struggles of young caregivers
June 14, 2022 MESA – Brenda Donovan was just 12 when her mother, Kathy, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Over the next six years, as the neurodegenerative disease took its course, her mom went from using a walker to a wheelchair, and by her senior year in high school, Brenda was her mother’s primary […]