Lisa McCarty’s Los Angeles Times Voices Piece Brings National Attention to Caregiving Youth
PRESS ALERT | August 7, 2026 | National Media Coverage The Los Angeles Times has published a major Voices piece examining the experiences of children and teens who provide care for family members and the long-term effects when young people take on responsibilities beyond their years. In “Too many kids are forced to grow up […]
The New York Times Magazine Features AACY and the Caregiving Youth Project
PRESS ALERT | August 5, 2026 | National Media Coverage The New York Times Magazine has published a major feature on family caregiving and the millions of children doing this work in the United States. “The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids.” was written by Helen Ouyang, MD, MPH, with photographs […]
AACY Caregiving Youth Newsletter | Treasure Talk | July 2026
Read the latest AACY Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter for July 2026 to learn about our recent activities, recaps & updates, news, and more. Treasure Talk is a monthly newsletter for and about the young people in the AACY Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) and all supporters of Caregiving Youth. In Treasure Talk, we use the term “treasure” to let […]
American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) Stakeholder Newsletter | July 2026
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: 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 […]
AB 2324, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: YOUTH CAREGIVERS, ENACTED IN CALIFORNIA
A strong signal for state-level Caregiving Youth policy nationwide. POLICY ALERT | JULY 17, 2026 California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2324 into law on July 16, 2026, adding a new section addressing youth caregivers to the California Education Code. The bill was authored by Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez and passed the California Assembly and Senate […]
Texas PTA Honors Madeline Grace Asbell with 2026 Outstanding Advocacy Impact Award
The American Association of Caregiving Youth recognizes National Spokesperson Madeline Grace Asbell, the 2026 student recipient of the Texas PTA Outstanding Advocacy Impact Award. The award honors one outstanding Local PTA, one Council PTA, and one student from across the state for exceptional advocacy. Madeline, a student at Rouse High School in Leander ISD, was […]
AACY Caregiving Youth Newsletter | Treasure Talk | June 2026
Read the latest AACY Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter for June 2026 to learn about our recent activities, recaps & updates, news, and more. Treasure Talk is a monthly newsletter for and about the young people in the AACY Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) and all supporters of Caregiving Youth. In Treasure Talk, we use the term “treasure” to let […]
AACY National Spokesperson Madeline Grace Asbell Brings Caregiving Youth Advocacy to the Miss Texas’ Teen Stage
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 11, 2026 | Madeline Grace Asbell has spent the past three years working to make sure Caregiving Youth are recognized and supported. Now, she is bringing that issue to a statewide stage. Madeline, a National Spokesperson for the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) and the founder of Giving Grace: Advocating […]
AACY National Advisory Council Member Maria Miranda Featured as Presenter in New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition Webinar
PRESS ALERT | June 2026 | Caregiving Youth Education & Advocacy Maria Miranda, LMSW and member of the AACY National Advisory Council, will present “Kids Are Caregivers, Too: Supporting Caregiving Youth in the U.S.” for the New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition (NYSCRC) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET. […]
AACY Caregiving Youth Newsletter | Treasure Talk | May 2026
Read the latest AACY Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter for May 2026 to learn about our recent activities, recaps & updates, news, and more. Treasure Talk is a monthly newsletter for and about the young people in the AACY Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) and all supporters of Caregiving Youth. In Treasure Talk, we use the term “treasure” to let […]