When Children Become Caregivers: Bringing a National Conversation Home to Colorado
A recent Los Angeles Times commentary is bringing national attention to the millions of children and teens providing care for family members. Here in Colorado, the data make clear that caregiving youth are part of our communities, too. CACY looks at why recognition is the first step toward meaningful support
CACY Leaders Join Colorado Health Symposium to Advance Health Equity
CACY Board Members Lisa Givens, , Erin Myrent, Deanne Drda, and Aria Flis-Chen joined leaders and changemakers from across Colorado at the Colorado Health Symposium, returning with new connections, fresh perspectives, and renewed energy for advancing health equity for caregiving youth.
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 […]