In the United States, over 5.4 million children and teenagers aged 18 or younger provide significant assistance or care to a family member with a chronic illness, disability, mental health condition, or frailty due to aging. These young individuals are called Caregiving Youth in the US and Young Carers in the UK. Founded in 1998 in Boca Raton, FL, the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) has been at the forefront of addressing the needs and challenges faced by this huge, hidden population for ove
23.6% Middle And 16.4% High School Students In Florida Public Schools Care Give
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