Melinda Kavanaugh describes what her organization YCARE does to support young caregivers. Young caregivers are very frequently overlooked, yet perform many of the same tasks as adults with many of the same responsibilities. Hear how Melinda brings youth caregiving education and a chance to connect to same age peers with similar experiences. https://uwm.edu/ycare/ Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-doesn-t-pay-the-bills-highlighting-the-value-of-family-caregiving--5692861/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-doesn-t-pay-the-bills-highlighting-the-value-of-family-caregiving--5692861/support</a>. Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089585776575" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lovedoesntpaypod.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bluesky</a>.  Subscribe to Lisa's newsletter on <a href="https://substack.com/@lisatschudi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Substack</a>.

Recognizing Youth Caregivers with guest Connie Siskowski

In Love Doesn't Pay the Bills, we explore the role of family caregivers in the modern United States through personal stories and interviews with leaders. Care work is vital to all other aspects of life, yet often under-resourced. Caregivers cannot house and feed ourselves or provide for our own medical needs based on our love for our family members alone: access to income matters. We also have the same needs as other workers for regular time off, to participate in social life and recreation, and for ongoing education and new opportunities over time. email Lisa: lisatschudi@twosquaredmediaproductions.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-doesn-t-pay-the-bills-highlighting-the-value-of-family-caregiving--5692861/support.