HCONRES 60119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 10 through November 16, 2025, 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.

Introduced: Nov 13, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] (D-Florida)

Civil Rights & JusticeEducationSocial Services

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This concurrent resolution designates November 10-16, 2025 as National Caregiving Youth Week to recognize children under 18 providing care for family members with chronic illnesses or disabilities, highlighting their educational disruptions, mental health risks, and disproportionate impact on marginalized communities while calling for research and support systems.

Key Points

1Over six million youth nationwide serve as primary or secondary caregivers for family members with health conditions yet remain largely unrecognized and underserved by existing support systems.
2Caregiving youth face severe educational challenges including higher dropout rates and academic struggles due to balancing responsibilities like medical care and personal assistance with schooling.
3Families of color and low-income households disproportionately rely on youth caregivers, exacerbating systemic inequities through lack of access to resources available to adult caregivers.

Impact Areas

Children and adolescents under 18 providing family careEducational institutions and student support servicesFamilies with aging or chronically ill membersSocial service agencies and caregiver support programs

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