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National Caregiving Youth Week: Recognizing Children Caring for Family

The U.S. Congress supports designating a week in November as "National Caregiving Youth Week". This aims to raise awareness and recognize children and adolescents under 18 who care for ill or disabled family members, highlighting their challenges and need for support.
Key points
Designating a specific week to raise awareness about young people serving as family caregivers.
Recognizing young caregivers as an underserved and underrecognized population.
Encouraging educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to better understand the needs of young caregivers.
Supporting nationwide research initiatives focused on this group of children and adolescents.
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Print number: 117_HCONRES_114
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Process start date: 2022-11-15