Support Caregiving Youth during National Family Caregivers Month.
Date:
Thursday, October 29, 2020
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Remember Kids are Caregivers Too throughout the USA and globally
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Oct. 29, 2020 - PRLog -- BOCA RATON, FL - During November, National
Family Caregivers Month, our County and our Country recognize and offer thanks to family members of all
ages who are humble heroes. Behind their closed doors, they keep their families strong, pandemic or no
pandemic," states Robert Weinroth, Vice Mayor of Palm Beach County.
The American Association of Caregiving Youth® (AACY) and its program that identifies and supports
middle and high school students is now in its 14th year. Many of the children it serves began their
caregiving journey before entering middle school, where they first enroll in the AACY program. In
addition to being students, they regularly assist family members who are chronically ill, injured, elderly or
disabled, and remain with the AACY program for more than five years.
According to Pamela Perrin, COO of AACY, "In partnership with The School District of Palm Beach
County, we provide them with free support services in and out of school and at home, resulting in a six-year
average high school graduation rate of 98.3%."
With the onset of COVID-19, the Caregiving Youth program team continues some of their work remotely
as those it serves have been significantly impacted. The need for academic and personal support has
increased, and nearly 80% of the hundreds of its participants are struggling with virtual learning. Families,
already confronted with various health conditions, fear for their children to return to brick and mortar
school, and potential increased virus exposure for their already vulnerable and predominantly financially
insecure families.
What can be done to help? In addition to saying thank you to caregiving youth, donate to AACY, become a
tutor (math is especially needed), a mentor, or volunteer. For more information, visit www.aacy.org, email
info@aacy.org or call Dr. Connie Siskowski AACY President and Founder as well as 2012 CNN Top Ten
Hero, at 561-391-7401.
About the American Association of Caregiving Youth®
The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) is a Florida based 501(c) (3) non-profit
corporation that began serving the greater Boca Raton community in 1998. Today it is the only organization
of its kind in the United States for addressing the issues surrounding the silent, vulnerable and hidden
population, conservatively estimated to exceed 3 million children ages 8-18 years who provide care for ill,
injured, elderly or disabled family members. In partnership with schools, it prioritizes students in greatest
need of services and increases their ability to remain in school through counseling, education, activities and
respite while strengthening families by linking them with community services. The Caregiving Youth
Institute, affiliates, and national partnerships complement its outreach.
Media Contact
Connie Siskowski
***@aacy.org
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American Association Of Caregiving Youth® Will Participate In The No Barriers Summit
Date:
Thursday, June 11, 2020
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The American Association for Caregiving Youth® (AACY), a nonprofit corporation that is the only national resource for children who provide care for family members who are chronically ill, injured, elderly or disabled, announced today they will be participating in the No Barriers Virtual Summit being organized from Fort Collins, Colorado on June 26-27. Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD, and Ann Faraone, EdD., will be taking part in the No Barriers Summit by presenting "The Role of Caregiving Youth within the Family or Household of Someone with Diverse Abilities.". AACY will also have a virtual booth. more... more…
How teen caregivers are coping with the stress they are experiencing during the health crisis.
Date:
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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May 20th Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD was on Artist First Radio Network with Harriet Tramer. Topic: How teen caregivers are coping with the stress they are experiencing during the health crisis.
http://www.artistfirst.com/tramer.htm
http://media.artistfirst.com/ArtistFirst_Harriet_Tramer_2020-05-20.mp3 more…
American Association of Caregiving Youth Announces $2,500 Donation from AvalonBay Communities Inc
Date:
Friday, May 8, 2020
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The American Association of Caregiving Youth® (AACY) today announced that it has received a $2,500 donation from AvalonBay Communities Inc. to further its core value of A Spirit of Caring affiliate network development. more... more…
Expozur Sports Management Group and Local South Florida Charities Announce Super Fest Kick-off
Date:
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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ExpoZur Sports Management Group in alliance with the Bennie Blades 36 Foundation and the American Association of Caregiving Youth, will host The 2020 Super Fest Series starting with the Super Fest Gala at Oceanic Restaurant in Pompano Beach on January 29, 2020 (6pm to 9pm), next presenting the 33rd Street Super Fest Street Party in Fort Lauderdale on January 30, 2020 (3pm to 9pm) and concluding with a football clinic for local Broward County children hosted by former UM and Detroit Lions great, Bennie Blades on January 31, 2020 (10am to 2pm). The children will meet and learn from the game's "Old School" and "New School" in celebration of 100 years of football. more…
American Association of Caregiving Youth is Betting on the Kids
Date:
Friday, October 4, 2019
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American Association of Caregiving Youth is Betting on the Kids
Casino Night is the theme of the Annual Hearts and "Soles" benefit dinner to be held at the Boca Country Club on Friday, October 4th with an entertaining and surprise-filled reception at 6:30. A 50/50 Poker tournament will add to the excitement. Caregiving youth, children who fill adult-sized shoes as they academically and personally sacrifice to provide care for chronically ill, injured, elderly or disabled family members, are the beneficiaries of this event. The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) has served over 1,650 middle and high school students and their families just from the region of Boca Raton to West Palm Beach. more... more…
American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) Announces New Board Director and Officers
Date:
Monday, July 1, 2019
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The American Association of Caregiving Youth proudly announces its election of Jeffrey Gordon, Esq. to its Board of Directors. Jeff is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and Partner in the law firm of Lesser, Lesser, Landry and Smith where he specializes in personal injury law. Jeff and his wife, in addition to raising four children, have been licensed foster parents since 2010 and are currently raising their 19th foster child. He is also very active in the community sitting on several non-profit boards and devoting his time to supporting young people in all types of challenging circumstances. more... more…
American Association of Caregiving Youth Celebration Brunch
Date:
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
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Elected officials, business, healthcare, education and religious leaders will celebrate together! A celebratory brunch event will be recognizing community member extraordinaire, Helen Babione. Helen, who celebrated her 90th birthday last month, has been the developer and spine of many non-profit organizations that have made a difference in the lives of thousands of people in our greater community. more... more…
MobileHelp® Announces New Initiative with the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY)
Date:
Monday, February 19, 2018
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In honor of National Caregiver Day and caregiving families, MobileHelp®, a leader in mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems (mPERS) and health management solutions, today announced a new program with the American Association of Caregiving Youth® (AACY) more…
All Styles of Giving: Connie Siskowski '04
Date:
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
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“I wanted to have an even bigger voice for family caregivers,” she said. So Siskowski applied to the doctoral program at Lynn. more…
