American Association of Caregiving Youth
What we do:
The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY®) mission is to recognize, support, and promote the awareness of dual role youth that are both students and caregivers within their families. AACY® strives to raise awareness through education, research and direct services in cooperation with social, education, healthcare, government and community corporations, organizations and agencies.
Caregiving Youth Project of Palm Beach County
Who are Caregiving Youth?
Caregiving Youth are children and adolescents who are 18 years of age or younger and who provide significant or substantial assistance, often on a regular basis, to relatives or household members who need help because of physical or mental illness, disability, frailty associated with aging, substance misuse, or other condition. Learn more!
WHAT'S NEW
AACY Awarded Doyle Award for Nonprofit Excellence
Win 2 Tickets to the 2012 Masters
NEW VIDEO -CAREGIVING YOUTH - A HIDDEN POPULATION
Look who's the Honorary Chairperson at Hearts and Soles
Latest Press Release - AACY® Hosts Holiday Celebration for Sell Out Crowd
Caregiving Youth Project video - courtesy of United Way.
Latest Press Release - Boca Raton Woman of Grace
Do you know about NATIONAL CAREGIVERS MONTH ?
How School Social Workers can Assist
Click Here to find Tips from the Caregiving Youth Project
Read the latest article about the Caregiving Youth Program on the
Hands on Tzedakah website
Check out the American Society on Aging's
Shining a Light on Young Caregivers
"Kids as Caregivers", by Cristy Hom appears in the May/June edition of Grand Magazine, an on-line magazine for Grandparents. Check it out by following the link below.
Newsletters
Treasure Talk is a free monthly exciting e-newsletter brimming full of activities and tips that are designed especially for and by Caregiving Youth but also of interest to other youth and adults.
You can sign up for Treasure Talk, view current and past issues, and even look at some of the our archived VHFC Newsletters by clicking here.
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Help a Child Succeed!
Connectivity helps with homework, research and more!
$20-$25/month/child
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Upcoming Events
| Thu Feb 23 @05:30PM - 09:30PM Hearts and Soles Feb 23 2012 |
| Thu Mar 29 @10:00AM - 11:00AM Hidden Helpers: Recognizing the Role of Child Providers of Home Health, Long-Term and Hospice Care |
