News Brief: Caregiver Developments on August 31, 2025

MONTGOMERY, AL / ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 31, 2025 - Today saw two notable developments in the caregiving community:

In Montgomery, Alabama, 24-7PressRelease reports that Omarion Calloway, who began caregiving at age ten for his grandmother and uncle, has launched More Than Survival: A Guideline for Young Caregivers, a free online resource drawing on his personal experiences to support millions of child and youth caregivers across the United States. The guide interweaves Calloway’s story with practical advice on medical care tasks, emotional resilience, and balancing responsibilities at school and home, aiming to break the silence around young caregiving roles and foster peer and professional support networks.

In Alexandria, Virginia, the Jean Griswold Foundation opened its Winter 2025 Scholarship application period for paid caregivers pursuing healthcare-related degrees. Eligible applicants-including home care and home health providers-may apply for up to $3,000 toward programs such as certified nursing assistant or nursing degrees. Both caregiver nominees and their sponsors must submit completed applications and nomination forms by 11:59 pm ET today, August 31, 2025, with finalists to be selected by December 31.