PRESS ALERT | April 20, 2026 | Caregiving Youth in Forbes

In Forbes today, contributor Wes Kilgore writes in “Why No Child Should Have To Sacrifice School To Care For Their Family” about the hidden crisis facing Caregiving Youth in the United States and the impact caregiving responsibilities can have on children’s education, health, and well-being.

The article features AACY founder Dr. Connie Siskowski, highlights AACY’s model for identifying and supporting students who are providing care at home, and references 12-year-old Hantz Lafaille of Boynton Beach, Florida, who is a student in the Caregiving Youth Project.

The piece also cites journalist and former Caregiving Youth Lisa McCarty’s recent TIME article on the impact proposed Medicaid cuts could have on families who depend on home-based care.

Read the full article here: [link]