{"id":8261,"date":"2024-05-06T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8261"},"modified":"2024-05-06T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T14:30:00","slug":"caregiving-with-children-and-adolescents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8261","title":{"rendered":"Caregiving with children and adolescents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Originally published:<\/strong> 2024-05-06T14:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n

The VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) wants to help Veterans\u2019 caregivers. VA understands that it\u2019s difficult to balance caregiving duties, facilitating understanding among youth through loaded conversations and managing personal mental health.<\/p>\n

\u201cCaring for both a Veteran and a child can be very challenging,\u201d said CSP Executive Director Dr. Colleen Richardson. \u201cAmid their many responsibilities, they must also prioritize self-care and themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Caring for Veterans and youth<\/h2>\n

VA recognizes the complexity of caring for Veterans, especially when factoring in the needs of Hidden Helpers, (the children, youth, and young adults [up to age 18] who are actively involved in hands-on care or are currently impacted by the care needs of a wounded, ill or injured service member or Veteran) which can present unique challenges.<\/p>\n

From providing tips on communicating Veteran-related transitions to youth to offering free and confidential support, VA and organizations such as the Rosalynn Carter Institute<\/a> (RCI) are here to help.<\/p>\n

From a recent study conducted by RCI and Sesame Street<\/a> about their collaborative for families of those who have served our nation:<\/p>\n