Erin Supports CACY - Colorado's Youth Caregivers
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Colorado Alliance for Caregiving Youth (CACY)Colorado Gives Fundraiser: Building a Future Where Caregiving Youth Are Seen and Supported
$100
raised by 1 people
$25,000 goal
Help Uplift Colorado’s Hidden Heroes:
Caregiving Youth (Kids Who Are Caregivers)
Consider setting up a recurring gift today. Your donation will provide:
HOW YOUR GIFT HELPS:
- $50 = 1 hour of respite care, so a kid can have time off
- $100 = 1 day of mentoring
- $250 = Emergency support for a caregiving youth
- $500 = Care navigation, consultation, and mental health support for a family
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT: Early giving (November 1–December 9) earns a share of a $1M+ Incentive Fund, and new monthly gifts are matched up to $100.
Thank you for helping us reach our $25,000.00 goal.
We could not do this important work without you.
The CACY Story
The Colorado Alliance for Caregiving Youth (CACY) began in 2023 with a simple but powerful question from a teen: “What do you do for kids who are caregivers?”
That question revealed a silent crisis — young people across Colorado caring for parents, grandparents, or siblings with disabilities, illness, or daily needs, often with little recognition or support.
CACY exists to change that. Our mission is to empower caregiving youth and their families through education, advocacy, and collaboration—so they can be seen, supported, and thrive.
Why This Matters
Caregiving youth are in every classroom and community, juggling homework, part-time jobs, and caregiving duties. Research shows this can impact attendance, grades, and emotional well-being—but with the right support, these youth grow into some of the most compassionate, capable leaders of tomorrow.
CACY is here to ensure they don’t carry this burden alone.
What Your Gift Supports
Your contribution through Colorado Gives directly fuels programs that:
- Provide Support through peer groups, resources, and family assistance.
- Identify & Engage Caregiving Youth in schools and communities.
- Train Teachers & Counselors to recognize and support them effectively.
- Increase Public Awareness and understanding of caregiving youth.
- Elevate Youth Voices in advocacy and policy.
- Build Support Networks through partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and agencies.
- Empower Families to feel supported, inspired, and connected.
How You Can Help
Donate Today: Every dollar makes a difference in helping caregiving youth feel seen and supported.
Share Our Story: Post about our campaign and encourage friends and family to give.
Get Involved: Know a caregiving youth? Invite them to take our short survey or connect with CACY.
Together, We Rise
When we support caregiving youth, we strengthen entire families and communities. Your gift ensures no young caregiver feels invisible — because they deserve care too.