Mission: Vision of AACY – we envision a nation where the lives of caregiving youth are understood, appreciated, and celebrated on their individual path to life’s dreams and opportunities.
Mission of AACY – we champion youth, who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly or disabled family members, support their role as caregiver, safeguard and celebrate their success in school and life.
Results: Supported more than 2500 Caregiving Youth and their families.
Our nine year average high school graduation rate among these otherwise at risk students is 998.1% with many going into healthcare related careers.
Target demographics: America's Caregiving Youth - children who are family caregivers.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 515 middle and high school Caregiving Youth and their families
Geographic areas served: our direct services are in Palm Beach County, FL and with partners and affiliates in other states.
Programs: Caregiving Coaching, Skills Building, home visits to identify special project needs, fun and educational activities, academic support, mentorship and more.
Dr. Connie Siskowski and the AACY team do an excellent job of providing Caregiving Youth the support they need to excel in school and assist with the daily responsibilities of taking care of a loved one. AACY lets these kids know that they are not alone.
I had the honor of working with Dr. Connie Siskowski as she broadened the AACY's efforts in Palm Beach County several years ago. I was the Executive Director of the Toppel Family Foundation at the time and we were privileged to assist Connie and the AACY in receiving a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation LFP grant. This process included a tight evaluation piece and community collaboration.
The AACY services this community beautifully - with respect to the clients, accountability to the donors, and an incredibly high ethical bar.
If you are thinking about partnering with Connie or the AACY, please know that your efforts will bear fruit and your trust will be well founded.
