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Our US Library of Congress Research Guide tells us that Labor Day, which is in a couple of days, "is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers." 

The Guide referred to paid workers; however, the work you do every day is also of great value and deserves special recognition!

 We at AACY support and recognize you for your selfless Labors of Love for the ones in your care.

Greetings, CYP Friends!

Our activity highlights for the month include the Knowledge and Know-How Nutrition Workshop through our Men Giving Back grant. It was held at the Embassy Suites Boca Raton, where you learned about healthier ways to cook and prepare meals by Diniz Kilic from Eat Better Live Better. To top it off, you all received free Air Fryers and a customized AACY towel. So cool! We ended the day at the hotel pool. The rainy weather couldn't stop our fun 😊! 

We continued the month with a virtual game of Family Feud. How fun it was to see you all answer the questions!

We ended the week with a very informative and engaging mental health workshop where Mental Health Clinician Reuben C. Holliman, Jr. gave some tips on managing stress and anxiety as Caregiving Youth and in school. 

We ended the month with Medical Trivia Night, where FAU Medical Intern Rita Channagiri and Haley Park shared resourceful information on careers in the medical field and finished with a fun trivia game. You all know your stuff 😊! 

I hope you all had a great start back to school and a smooth transition. 

Keep looking out for upcoming activities! If you want to see some pictures of you and your events, visit (and follow!) our Instagram @caregivingyouthproject.

Thank you.

Andreana Holliman, BA

What an amazing day filled with learning about healthier ways to prepare meals, lunch catered by the hotel, and some fun at the pool!

We're lucky to have a community where you can just be a kid and have fun! Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen!

This summer, some lucky Caregiving Youth got to go on a super cool art adventure! Thanks to Manipura Care Network, we had a whole week of field trips and art classes that were just for us.

We explored amazing places like the YoungArts Campus, the Perez Art Museum Miami, and the Norton Museum of Art. We even got to ride on the Brightline train! It was so much fun!

Being a caregiver can be really tough. Sometimes, we feel like we have enough time for ourselves. This art week was the perfect way to take a break and have some fun. It helped us feel refreshed and ready to face whatever comes our way.

We're here to support you on your caregiving journey. We'll share fun and educational content, inspiring stories from other young caregivers or people around the world who are trying to help, and reminders that you're not alone. Thank you for all that you do for your family.

A Champion for Caregiving Youth in Austin, TX

Ever wondered how one person can make a real difference in their community? Meet Madeline Grace Asbell, a remarkable young advocate and former Caregiving Youth who has shown us all the power of a single voice.

Madeline, a 15-year-old Miss Texas Role Model Junior Teen, recently took on the challenge of advocating for Caregiving Youth in her community. She presented a resolution to the Austin City Council, urging them to invest in programs that offer educational support, counseling services, and respite care for young people who are caring for family members.

Her powerful speech highlighted the struggles faced by many Caregiving Youth, like James, who had to drop out of school to provide care for his mother. Madeline's passionate plea resonated with the council members, and they unanimously passed the resolution!

Madeline's story is a testament to the impact that even one person can have. Her dedication and perseverance have made a real difference in the lives of countless Caregiving Youth in Austin. As young Caregiving Youth, we can all learn from Madeline's example and find ways to advocate for ourselves and our peers!

You can learn more about Madeline's outreach and advocacy here: https://www.instagram.com/madelinegraceasbellofficial/

The Caregiving Youth Project celebrates eighteen years in the District of Palm Beach County and is proud to announce the program's expansion into several new schools.

The program has grown to support caregiving youth in forty-five middle and high schools throughout the school district!

A warm thank you to the Principals, the Schools' Mental and Behavioral Health team, teachers, and staff for their recognition of the unique hidden students amongst their schools' population and their support in joining the program's vision of "a nation in which there is understanding, appreciation, and celebration of the lives of Caregiving Youth on their individual path to life's dreams and opportunities." It is a pleasure working with you, and we wish you all a very successful school year! 

Join us and spread the word! To participate in our program, Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) participants must reside in Palm Beach County and can be referred through personal outreach, recommendations from school staff, or other organizations. Our support is provided both at school and in the home.

If you are a Caregiving Youth or know someone who is but they don't live in Palm Beach County, please encourage them to email us at info@aacy.org. We are committed to helping them find resources, no matter where they reside in the United States.