H.Con.Res.132 - Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or household members.
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Latest Action · November 14, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
This concurrent resolution designates the week of November 11-17, 2024, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness of children and teenagers under 18 who serve as primary or secondary caregivers for family members with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other health conditions. The resolution recognizes that over five million youth nationwide take on caregiving responsibilities such as assisting with personal care, managing medical equipment, administering medications, and providing emotional support, duties that normally fall to adults. The legislation acknowledges that these caregiving youth face significant challenges balancing their responsibilities with education and mental health, putting them at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and school dropout, while noting that families of color and low-income families are disproportionately affected. The resolution calls on Congress to recognize this underserved population and encourages educators, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to better understand the needs and contributions of caregiving youth. The resolution also expresses support for federal initiatives to conduct updated research on this population, noting that comprehensive data has not been collected since 2005.
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