American Association of Caregiving Youth

Vision of AACY – we envision a nation where the lives of caregiving youth are understood, appreciated, and celebrated on their individual path to life’s dreams and opportunities. Mission of AACY – we champion youth, who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly or disabled family members, support their role as caregiver, safeguard and celebrate their success in school and life. Caregiving Youth are children and adolescents who are under the age of 18 years and who provide significant or substantial assistance, often on a regular basis, to relatives or household members who need help because of a chronic physical or mental illness, disability, frailty associated with aging, substance misuse, or other condition.