THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of CAREGIVING YOUTH (AACY)

WHY DONATE?

Our History:

Began in 2006 on behalf of pre-teen, teens, families and professionals
First of its' kind for caregiving youth in the United States
Advisory Board of national thought leaders and caregiving advocates
A repository of information for issues surrounding caregiving youth globally
Click "AACY", above, to see how it all started

Our Purpose:

Communicate to caregiving youth that they are not alone with this responsibility, here in the United States or in the world
Prevent negative physical, psychological, emotional and educational ramifications on caregiving youth
Support youth who carry dual role responsibilities as students & caregivers with skills building, information, education, and resources to assist them in their caregiving role
Promote the importance, value and worth that the caregiving youth role provides in families, to our society, medical community and the long term care delivery system in the United States.
Encourage new research on the effects that caregiving has on children
Provide an avenue for caregiving youth and their families to connect with others in similar situations

Our Objectives:

To establish an affiliate network of Caregiving Youth Project Partners throughout the United States
To work with education systems to find innovative solutions so that caregiving youth can be successful in their academic lives
To partner with health care in the early identification of caregiving youth and their families
To replicate within the U.S. system supportive program tools using the models of success in the United Kingdom & Australia
To provide resources for pre-teens, teens, families and professionals about issues and help for caregiving youth
To create a web-based network of counseling, support and skills building for caregiving youth
To educate professionals about caregiving ramifications on student development and achievement
To connect into support networks already in place for caregivers
To sponsor respite relief including camp for caregiving youth

FUNDING IS ALWAYS A CHALLENGE FOR ALL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
See our 501(c)3 Information below

Please help us financially so the hidden population of caregiving youth becomes
visible as a vital resource within our society!

All donations are tax-deductible! Visa and Mastercards are accepted! In-Kind donations are also welcomed!

Call 561-391-7401
or 800-725-2512 to donate today

Make your check payable to VHFC and mail to:
Volunteers for the Homebound & Family Caregivers, Inc. (VHFC)
1515 N. Federal Hwy.
Suite 214
Boca Raton, FL 33432

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Volunteers for the Homebound and Family Caregivers, Inc. (VHFC) is a 501 (c) 3 Florida Corporation. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (#CH12431) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Last updated on July 10, 2008