The ABC’s of Volunteers for the Homebound & Family Caregivers

American Association of Caregiving Youth 1-800-725-2512 Around the world young people assist family members who are no longer able to do it all by themselves. The responisbilities and expectations of youth are oftern well beyound their physical capacity and maturity to accommodate the inherent stresses and capability of their young and adolescent years.

The dual role of student and caregiver can affect

Physical and emotional health

Education

Socialization

Future employment

When this occurs, students are affected today and then they, as well as society, are affected tomorrow...

The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) provides information, support and resources to pre-teens, teens, families and professionals about youth caregiving and strives to spawn affiliate Caregiving Youth Projects throughout America. See - www.aacy.org

Boca Respite Volunteers 561-391-7401 Since November of 1998, Boca Respite Volunteers have promoted the dignity and independence of persons of all ages and all conditions throughout the greater Boca Raton area. More than 1,000 individuals and families have received direct support services such as transportation, respite, grocery shopping, friendly visiting, reading mail and socialization activities. Thousands of others have received information, education, referrral and asistance with linkages to agencies to maximize the quality of life and support.

The services are a labor of love delivered free of charge by 1 561-391-7401 40 volunteer caregivers who are carefully screened, oriented and matched with care receivers. Long-time relationships are formed that make a significant difference in life's quality for all - the care receiver, the family and the volunteer. It is through caring community and agencies that families thrive during alone and challenging tdays...brightened by a volunteer! Learn more at - www.boca-respite.org

Caregiving Youth Project 561-391-7401 Youth helping family members is important...how caregiving families are recognized and supported along their journey makes a difference for all.

Ground-breaking as the first program in the U.S., this project offers a three-pronged approach in the recognition and support of caregiving youth and provides:

Education and Awareness

Research

Direct Services

A pilot program began in the 2006-07 school year at Boca Middle School, in Boca Raton, FL. The goal is for youth to be emotionally and physically healthy, receive the education they deserve, remain in school, do their homework, participate in after-school activities and enjoy the many benefits a good education and life affords. Student-caregivers receive in-school counseling, sponsored activities, home/family evaluation visits, linkages to helpful resources including turors, camp, lunch and learns, classes, and respite through volunteers or co-operating agencies. - Our program.

Last updated on April 27, 2008

	American Association of Caregiving Youth 1-800-725-2512 Around the world young people assist family members who are no longer able to do it all by themselves. The responisbilities and expectations of youth are oftern well beyound their physical capacity and maturity to accommodate the inherent stresses and capability of their young and adolescent years. The dual role of student and caregiver can affect Physical and emotional health Education Socialization Future employment When this occurs, students are affected today and then they, as well as society, are affected tomorrow... The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) provides information, support and resources to pre-teens, teens, families and professionals about youth caregiving and strives to spawn affiliate Caregiving Youth Projects throughout America. See - www.aacy.org
	Boca Respite Volunteers 561-391-7401 Since November of 1998, Boca Respite Volunteers have promoted the dignity and independence of persons of all ages and all conditions throughout the greater Boca Raton area. More than 1,000 individuals and families have received direct support services such as transportation, respite, grocery shopping, friendly visiting, reading mail and socialization activities. Thousands of others have received information, education, referrral and asistance with linkages to agencies to maximize the quality of life and support. The services are a labor of love delivered free of charge by 1 561-391-7401 40 volunteer caregivers who are carefully screened, oriented and matched with care receivers. Long-time relationships are formed that make a significant difference in life's quality for all - the care receiver, the family and the volunteer. It is through caring community and agencies that families thrive during alone and challenging tdays...brightened by a volunteer! Learn more at - www.boca-respite.org
	Caregiving Youth Project 561-391-7401 Youth helping family members is important...how caregiving families are recognized and supported along their journey makes a difference for all. Ground-breaking as the first program in the U.S., this project offers a three-pronged approach in the recognition and support of caregiving youth and provides: Education and Awareness Research Direct Services A pilot program began in the 2006-07 school year at Boca Middle School, in Boca Raton, FL. The goal is for youth to be emotionally and physically healthy, receive the education they deserve, remain in school, do their homework, participate in after-school activities and enjoy the many benefits a good education and life affords. Student-caregivers receive in-school counseling, sponsored activities, home/family evaluation visits, linkages to helpful resources including turors, camp, lunch and learns, classes, and respite through volunteers or co-operating agencies. - Our program.