Support National Family Caregivers Month

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Nov. 11, 2015 - PRLog -- - “During National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize and thank the humble heroes who do so much to keep our families and communities strong” (Presidential Proclamation, 2012).

The first presidential proclamation was signed in 1997 and every president since has issued an annual proclamation honoring family caregivers.

Child caregivers have never been excluded in these proclamations; HOWEVER, they have never been specified as the very special population they are -- numbering more than 10,000 in Palm Beach County alone and over 1 million nationally. Today’s caregiving youth are missing childhood, sacrificing their academic success and take on “parenting” responsibilities long before they should.  Yet, with recognition and support services in school, out of school and at home, their lives turnaround.

If you would like to speak to this hidden population of caregiving youth, would like caregiving tips, or an interview with Dr. Connie Siskowski, President and Founder of AACY directly, please contact AACY.  We would welcome the opportunity to speak with any groups, potential affiliates, media, or radio shows that would like to recognize not only youth caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month, but all caregivers who make tremendous sacrifices for their loved ones.

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 1.3 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. To donate to AACY, volunteer or for more information go to www.aacy.org, email info@aacy.org or call Dr. Connie Siskowski (2012 CNN Top Ten Hero), at 561-391-7401.