GAO Highlights Barriers Facing Caregiving Youth, Calls for Clearer Federal Guidance

GAO Highlights Barriers Facing Caregiving Youth, Calls for Clearer Federal Guidance

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report highlighting a lack of clarity and support for minors who provide unpaid care to family members with health conditions, disabilities, or functional limitations. According to the report, an estimated three to five million children may act as caregivers, yet they remain largely unrecognized in national caregiving policies and programs. The report… (Eisen, May 15, 2025) #Care Coordination, #Chronic Diseases, #Health Equity