Vision of AACY – we envision a nation in which there's understanding, appreciation, and celebration of the lives of Caregiving Youth on their individual path to life's dreams and opportunities.
Mission of AACY – we champion youth who provide care for chronically ill, injured, elderly, and/or disabled family members. We support their role as caregivers and guide their success in school and life.
Who are Caregiving Youth? Caregiving Youth are children and adolescents who are 18 years of age or younger and who provide significant or substantial assistance, often on a regular basis, to relatives or household members who need help because of physical or mental illness, disability, frailty associated with aging, substance misuse, or other condition.