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ORGANIZATION: American Association of Caregiving Youth

Our agency serves 6th-12th grade youth in South Palm Beach County who are caregivers for a sick guardian, sibling or relative. Our volunteer drivers provide transportation to youth and sometimes family members to and from an agency event or an appointment related to the caregiving youth and/or family member's health & well being.

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About American Association of Caregiving Youth

Location:

6401 Congress Avenue., Suite 200, BOCA RATON, FL 33487, US

Mission Statement

Established in 2005, the AACY is the first and only organization in the United States that reaches out to the young caregivers of ill, elderly or disabled family members. Our organization assists childfren who are caregivers of a relative, to restore their role as children and help them succeed academically, psychologically, developmentally and socially. We build bridges between the systems of healthcare, education, and community to help these children in school, out of school, and at home so they can have the skills and support they need, as well as a space to socialize with peers and succeed in life,

Description

We provide caregivers with skills-building and stress management groups. Also a camp experience, fishing trip, cooking tips and tutoring.

We help with college planning, workshops to help develop personal goals and assistance with scholarships.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Children & Youth

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

American Association of Caregiving Youth6401 Congress Avenue, Suite 200Boca Raton, FL 33487

DATE POSTED

March 15, 2023

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible schedule based on caregiving youth needs
  • Must be reliable, have good listening skills and flexible!

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