New York Times Magazine Spotlights Children Caring for Family Members
A new New York Times Magazine feature brings national attention to the millions of children and teens who help care for family members at home.
California Enacts Landmark Legislation Recognizing Youth Caregivers
California has enacted AB 2324, landmark legislation recognizing youth caregivers within its education system. Learn why this milestone matters for caregiving youth in Colorado and the growing national movement to make young caregivers visible, valued, and supported.
Caregiving Youth: The Hidden Backbone of Families
When we think of caregivers, we often picture adults: parents tending to children, or grown children caring for aging parents. But across the United States, millions of young people shoulder caregiving responsibilities every day. They are the caregiving youth, and they are far more common than most people realize. The Numbers Tell the Story These […]