During National Family Caregivers Month, Colorado Public Radio’s Colorado Matters is shining a light on an often-overlooked part of Colorado’s caregiving community: children and teens who help care for family members.
CACY Founder and Executive Director Nadine Roberts Cornish joined CPR to discuss the responsibilities young caregivers are carrying, the impact caregiving can have on school and emotional well-being, and why greater awareness and support are needed across Colorado.
For many caregiving youth, responsibilities can include helping with medications, preparing meals, providing companionship, and assisting family members with daily needs, all while balancing school and simply trying to be a young person.
The conversation also highlights the important role schools, communities, and policymakers can play in recognizing caregiving youth and helping connect them with the support they need.
CACY is working to build a Colorado where caregiving youth are visible, valued, and supported at home, at school, and in their communities.
Featured by Colorado Public Radio’s Colorado Matters
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The hidden caregivers of Colorado’s aging population? Children
