An Urgent Need to Support Children and Adolescents Who Are Caregivers for Family in the United States

Adolescent clinicians have a long history of recognizing and supporting developing adolescents and young adults, including those whose struggles have gone unseen. Right now, children and adolescents are stepping up to meet the caregiving needs of their families. The United States (US) is facing a well-documented caregiving crisis as an aging population requires more caregiving in the home [1]. An estimated 5.4 million youth below age 18 are providing ongoing care for family members with health-related needs [1].
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research