WHO:
Colorado Alliance for Caregiving Youth (CACY)
Rep. Naquetta Ricks
Sen. Iman Jodeh
Caregiving youth and community advocates
WHAT:
Formal presentation of a legislative resolution recognizing Caregiving Youth Day in the State of Colorado.
Lawmakers will acknowledge caregiving youth—children and adolescents who provide ongoing care for family members with chronic illnesses, disabilities, aging-related needs, or serious health challenges—while balancing school and personal development.
WHEN:
Friday, February 27, 2026
8:30 a.m. – Meet at the West Foyer (1st Floor)
9:00 a.m. – Presentation of Resolution (Senate & House Chambers)
9:30–11:30 a.m. – Legislator engagement
12:30 p.m. – Optional Capitol tour
WHERE:
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO
WHY:
Colorado data show that 20.4% of middle school students and 12.5% of high school students report caregiving responsibilities at home, with rates as high as 31% in some districts. Caregiving youth often remain unidentified within existing systems despite carrying significant family responsibilities.
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Caregiving Youth Day formally acknowledges this often-invisible population and encourages greater awareness and understanding across education, health, and policy sectors.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
• Representatives from CACY
• Sponsoring legislators
• Young adults with lived caregiving experience (as available)
Media Contact:
Lori Goodwine
PR & Communications Consultant
Colorado Alliance for Caregiving Youth
[email protected] | 720-856-0475
