National Family Caregivers Month 2024

In honor of NFCM, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a proclamation to honor family caregivers. He states that family caregivers are the backbone of our Nation, making tremendous sacrifices to be there for the people who need and cherish them most. This month, we honor their selfless love and courage, and we recommit to getting them the support they deserve. They should know their country has their backs.

NFCM is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. The national observance is led by Caregiver Action Network (CAN), a nonprofit that provides free education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers. CAN selected the 2024 theme, “I Care...,” to highlight the importance of self-recognition and self-identity — key factors in caregivers’ access to essential support.

The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes and honors caregivers who dedicate time and energy to supporting Veterans. This year’s theme, Caregiving: Refresh & Renew, reflects CSP’s mission to empower caregivers with resources that nurture their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. They remain committed to enhancing the caregiving journey through a range of trainings, services, and tools, all designed with your well-being as the priority. This page includes links to resources for caregivers that support Veterans.

National Family Caregivers Month, observed every November, honors the 53 million family caregivers in the U.S. President Biden’s 2024 proclamation highlights their sacrifices and calls for improved support. Caregivers assist loved ones with chronic health conditions, disabilities, or functional limitations, often balancing caregiving with other responsibilities. The 2018 RAISE Family Caregivers Act directs HHS to develop a national strategy focusing on person- and family-centered care, service planning and coordination, as well as caregiver education and training. Caregiving is both rewarding and challenging, often impacting financial stability, emotional well-being, and social relationships. Unpaid caregiving contributes an estimated $600 billion annually to the economy.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor family caregivers, raise awareness of caregiving challenges, and promote community education and support. Families remain the primary caregivers for older adults and individuals with disabilities in the U.S. This year’s theme, “I Care” emphasizes the importance of caregivers identifying themselves as such. Over half of caregivers in the U.S. do not self-identify as caregivers, often missing out on valuable tools that could reduce their stress. Encouraging individuals to identify as caregivers and connecting them with resources is a vital step toward addressing the nationwide caregiving crisis.

November is a time to show support and to honor our nation's vital caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. Join the National Council on Aging in acknowledging and honoring families who are often caregiving "around the clock". That means around-the-clock dedication, organization, responsibility, scheduling, and hands-on care.

Mental Health America (MHA) is proud to recognize November as National Family Caregivers Month — a time to celebrate the contributions of caregivers, provide them with tools that they need, and continue to advocate for individuals with mental illness. This page provides caregiver resources.

Autism Society highlights NFCM and mental health and respite support services for caregivers. The Autism Society’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.