AACY 2023 Virtual Caregiving Youth Institute Conference
The State of Caregiving Youth in the US: Research, Policy, and Practice Monday, April 17, 2023 1 PM – 4 PM EST Please join AACY and the Caregiving Youth Institute for its annual conference featuring experts in research, programs, and policies for caregiving youth. Agenda & Details Coming Soon CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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 […]
The Caring Caregiver Show
The Caring Caregiver Show – broadcast in Hawaii, interviewed Dr. Connie and helped raise awareness of Caregiving Youth and the Caregiving Youth Project. Huge thank you to the team for shining the light on our mission #caregivingyouth and #AACY ❤️ https://www.caringcaregivershow.com/post/it-s-all-about-community “Join me, Savy, with my guests GUEST Co-Host Christy Pickrell, Our Little Peace of Mind & Dr. Connie […]
Caregiving Youth Action Day USA 2023
Registration Required – Click Here to Register – We can’t wait to see you!
Join AACY for Bingo on the Brightline!
Join us for Bingo on the Brightline!Fun for all ages! Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 3:07 PM Bingo on the Brightline Event Description: February 19, 2023, at 3:07 PM – pulling out of the NEW Boca Raton StationWe will board the Brightline train in Boca Raton at 3:07 pm.On our way down to Miami we […]
The Silent Epidemic Affecting Generation Z | There are at least three million caregivers under age twenty-five in America.
The burdens they face are unprecedented. Their resolve is our only hope. The author of this article discovered AACY online and approached us in August about doing a story on behalf of a “major publication.” We were glad to talk about the issues of children aged 18 and under who care(d) for a loved one. […]
American Association of Caregiving Youth End-of-Year Giving Campaign 2022
Please consider an end-of-year gift to the American Association of Caregiving Youth. Did you know: Florida was the first to acknowledge Caregiving Youth in the 2019 Florida Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) of public middle and high school students? Results indicated that 16.4% of high schoolers and 23.6% of middle schoolers provide care, or more […]
“Let’s Talk Charity” with Dr. Ann Faraone
Our Director of Education Services, Dr. Ann Faraone, sat down for an insightful and inspiring interview for Legends Radio’s (Satellite 100.3) “Let’s Talk Charity!” special. Joined by hosts Sherrye Sammons and Gina Franano, Dr. Ann Faraone represented the American Association of Caregiving Youth for an opportunity to spread awareness. Click on the button below to […]
For Less Than The Price of Coffee, You Can Support a Caregiving Youth This #GivingTuesday!
Boca Raton, FL – Imagine being a teenager who cares for a family member. Imagine having to put off time to study, spend time with friends, and feel like any other teenager because you have a chronically ill, elderly, injured, and/or disabled loved one. It’s a daunting responsibility, but you manage to do it with a […]
Tune in and Hear from our Founder & President: “CNN 2012 Heroes Celebration of a Decade – Where are they Now?”
Boca Raton, FL. The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) in collaboration with the 2012 Top Ten CNN Heroes, hosted the “Celebration of a Decade: Where are they Now?” via Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. This Top Ten group was selected among 24 other CNN Heroes of 2012. https://www.cnn.com/2012/09/20/world/cnnheroes-top-10 If you weren’t able to […]
