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Follow on Google News | ![]() American Association of Caregiving Youth Hosts Youth Event for National Family Caregivers' MonthTo kick off National Family Caregivers Month, the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) is pleased to announce a free event for US Caregiving Youth to connect with one another, share their stories, discuss resources, and more.
By: American Association of Caregiving Youth Two inspiring Caregiving Youth will run this interactive event and moderate the discussion. Daniela Castro-Martinez is a high school senior from Phoenix, AZ, a Caregiving Youth activist, and Co-Author of the book "Basic Training for Caregivers." Daniela and Kaylin will share their stories as they help connect caregiving youth and offer a platform for their voices to be heard and empower others dealing with similar issues. AACY is also collaborating with organizations around the country that work with Caregiving Families in different capacities. To register for the event and learn more, please visit www.aacy.org, contact AACY at 561.391.7401, or email: info@aacy.org. The AACY is a Florida-based 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation. 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 5 million children ages 8-18 years who provide care for chronically ill, injured, elderly or disabled family members. Through its local outreach program, the Caregiving Youth Project (CYP), it has partnered with schools in Palm Beach County. Since being established in 2006, the CYP has served more than 2,000 Caregiving Youth and their families. The CYP provides professional services in school, out of school, and at home as well as supports students and their families with a myriad of needs-driven wraparound services with the help of collaborating partners. it prioritizes students in greatest need of services and increases their ability to remain in school through counseling, education, activities, mentorship, and respite while strengthening families by linking them with community services. The AACY is also home to the Caregiving Youth Institute, an affiliate network, and national partnerships. The Caregiving Youth Institute (CYI) was established in 2014 and provides the venue and the opportunity to create a formal structure for the AACY's services. The CYI's goal is to raise awareness for Caregiving Youth as well as to support their needs and connect them with support and solutions through CARE ─ Connection, Advocacy, Research, and Education. End
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