This concurrent resolution supports designating November 10–16, 2025, as National Caregiving Youth Week. It recognizes people under 18 who regularly help care for family or household members with health conditions or reduced ability to manage daily activities. It encourages educators, health professionals, researchers, community leaders, and policymakers to learn about these young caregivers, recommends including them in state family caregiver task forces, and supports updated nationwide research.
The resolution encourages recognition and research but does not create a direct service or benefit for young caregivers or their families. It recommends including young caregivers in state family caregiver task forces.
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The resolution states that young caregivers can face challenges with education, mental health, and well-being, and may lack access to resources available to adult caregivers. It says recognition and support can help them succeed.
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