More Than You See™
Every Child Has a Story. Every Caregiver Deserves Support.
Imagine being 13 years old and worrying about whether your parent has taken their medication before you worry about your homework.
Imagine helping your younger siblings get ready for school because your mom is recovering from chemotherapy.
Imagine translating for your grandparent during medical appointments, preparing meals, or staying awake at night because you're afraid something might happen to someone you love.
For thousands of children across New York, this isn't imagination—it's everyday life.
These young people are known as youth caregivers.
They quietly provide care and support to parents, grandparents, siblings, and other loved ones living with illness, disability, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or age-related challenges.
Most people never notice them.
That's why we created More Than You See™.
This campaign is about bringing youth caregivers out of the shadows and ensuring they receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.
Your gift helps Caregivers Outreach: Youth Empowerment (COYE) provide:
• Youth caregiver support groups
• Family resource navigation
• Wellness and respite activities
• School advocacy and educator training
• Healthcare partnerships
• Community outreach and awareness
• Leadership development opportunities
• Youth Caregiver Survival Kits
• Scholarships and enrichment opportunities
Together, we can ensure that no young person has to navigate caregiving alone.
Every gift helps another youth caregiver realize:
"I am seen."
"I am supported."
"I am not alone."
Join us in bringing youth caregivers out of the shadows.
Because they are More Than You See™.
