According to an article in TODAY, there are around 5.4 million children under 18 that are caregivers for loved ones who are sick or disabled. “One Florida survey estimated that 16% of high schoolers and one-quarter of middle schoolers are involved in caregiving in some capacity.”
If you’re a young caregiver, here is a list of resources that could help:
- American Association of Caregiving Youth
- Kesem, support for children whose parents have cancer
- Lorenzo’s House — support for children whose parents have early-onset dementia
- National Alliance for Caregiving
Also, if you live in Montana and would like to connect with other caregivers in MT, join our Facebook group, we are a growing network that supports each other with tips, resources, and words of encouragement.