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.
United States119th CongressHCONRES-60House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 13, 2025
Summary
This concurrent resolution expresses congressional support for designating the week of November 10 through November 16, 2025, as "National Caregiving Youth Week." The primary goal is to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 who serve as primary or secondary caregivers for family or household members. These caregiving youth assist individuals with chronic illness, disability, or other health conditions, performing duties typically handled by adults. The resolution highlights that caregiving youth often face significant challenges balancing their responsibilities with education, mental health, and overall well-being, frequently lacking access to resources available to adult caregivers. It notes that families of color and low-income families are disproportionately affected and emphasizes the urgent need for new national research to identify and support this underserved population. Congress recommends including caregiving youth in statewide family caregiver task forces and supports federal initiatives for up-to-date, nationwide research.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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