Millions of kids in U.S. are caregivers for their elders. Why their numbers might grow
- Posted on June 3, 2025
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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Millions of kids in U.S. are caregivers for their elders. Why their numbers might grow

At least 5.4 million children in the U.S. are estimated to be caring for family members at home, a number likely to rise if Medicaid cuts hit professional home-based care services.