By: Vannia Joseph | AACY serves nearly 700 youth caregivers but faces funding cuts that could reduce critical services

By: Vannia Joseph
Posted 1:14 PM, Dec 31, 2025
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — At just 15 years old, Samara Ardila-Rojas has already taken on responsibilities many adults struggle to manage.

She helps care for her mother, who lives with ovarian fibroids — a chronic condition that can cause intense pain and extreme fatigue. On difficult days, when her mom comes home from work barely able to move or lift objects, Samara steps in without hesitation.

WATCH: Samara is one of nearly 700 caregiving youth supported by AACY