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What Is Our Mission?
The Life-Changing Power of giving back
Caregiving International is a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting family caregivers through advocacy, practical training, community partnerships, and access to essential resources. Our mission is to strengthen families, protect vulnerable individuals, and build a connected caregiving support network throughout Alabama and beyond.
No Family Caregiver Left Behind.
Your Donation Helps Us:
- Develop programs that recognize, encourage, and support family caregivers.
- Provide family caregiving education, training, and practical resources.
- Reach rural and underserved communities where support is often limited.
- Promote dementia education, fall prevention, home safety, and aging in place.
- Expand caregiver outreach through churches, community organizations, and educational programs.
- Raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and the importance of protecting vulnerable adults.
Causes
To promote the welfare of children and families, provide assistance to the elderly and disabled, relieve poverty and suffering & protect the environment.
Eldercare Advocacy
1. Protecting Rights & Preventing Abuse
2. Supporting Families & Caregivers
3. Navigating Healthcare & Long-Term Care
4. Influencing Policy & Community Awareness
Donations
Your donation will go directly towards supporting our programs and services that benefit the community. We are grateful for your contribution.
Family Caregiving Initiatives
1. Support Services for Caregivers
2. Education and Training
3. Financial Support and Workplace Policies
4. Community Awareness and Advocacy
Become a Caregiving
Earth Angel™
You don’t have to give a large amount to make a difference.
Give $10 today, become a monthly supporter, or sponsor a family caregiver.
Your generosity helps Caregiving International advance its mission of ensuring that caregivers and the people they care for are not forgotten.
New Alabama and National Family CaregivingStatistics
Alabama Family Caregiving Statistics
Latest verified state-specific caregiving survey: October 28, 2025
1.1 million
Estimated Alabama adult family caregivers
28%
Of Alabama adults provide family care
- 41% of Alabama family caregivers report financial setbacks, including debt, depleted savings, or difficulty paying for basic necessities.
- 59% of Alabama family caregivers also work full-time or part-time.
- 80% of caregivers pay out of pocket for caregiving expenses, averaging approximately $7,200 annually. This figure is cited by AARP Alabama but should not be labeled an Alabama-only estimate.
- $8.3 billion is the previously reported annual value of unpaid family care in Alabama. It remains on AARP Alabama’s 2025 fact sheet, but it is not a new 2026 valuation.
Source: AARP Alabama — 2025 Family Caregiving Findings.
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United States Family Caregiving Statistics
2025 national survey, with 2026 economic research
63 million
American adults providing family care
45%
Increase in family caregivers since 2015
- Nearly 1 in 4 American adults provides family care.
- 59 million adults care for another adult with health or support needs.
- More than 51 million adults care for someone age 50 or older, according to a companion report published in July 2026.
- 29% are sandwich-generation caregivers, supporting children and adults.
- More than 40% provide high-intensity care, but only 22% receive training.
- 1 in 5 family caregivers reports poor health.
- Approximately half report negative financial impacts from caregiving.
- Nearly 1 in 4 provides at least 40 hours of care weekly.
- About 61% of family caregivers are women; 39% are men.
- $1.01 trillion is the estimated economic value of unpaid care provided to adults in 2024, according to AARP’s March 2026 report.
- 49.5 billion hours of care were provided to adults in 2024.
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Every November, we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month
Whether they’re caring for aging parents, children with special needs, or family members facing illness or disability, caregivers are the heart of compassion and strength in our communities.
This month reminds us that caregivers deserve care, too. Their days are often filled with challenges, long hours, and emotional demands, yet they continue to give selflessly. National Caregivers Month encourages us to show appreciation, offer support, and raise awareness about the importance of caregiver health and well-being.
