Youth & Families
If you are a youth caregiver or supporting one, COYE offers structured guidance and connection to support.
Start with the Youth Self-Check to explore next steps.
You may also contact COYE directly for:
• General information
• One-on-one conversation
• Enrollment questions
• Family navigation guidance
Professional Referrals
COYE accepts referrals from schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and family members.
Professionals may refer youth who:
• Provide regular emotional, physical, or household caregiving
• Demonstrate academic strain or attendance disruption
• Experience stress related to family health responsibilities
• Express long-term caregiving concerns
Referral submissions include intake screening and structured follow-up.
Partnerships & Policy Inquiries
COYE collaborates with institutions and policymakers seeking to advance youth caregiver recognition.
Inquiry Types:
• Training requests
• School or healthcare partnerships
• Research collaboration
• Coalition membership
• Legislative briefings
Our team will respond to inquiries within 2–3 business days.
Caregivers Outreach: Youth Empowerment (COYE) A Division of Caregivers Outreach (Est. 2006)
Bronx, New York
Email:
Phone:
(718) 379-3159
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday : 9am - 5pm
For media inquiries, please indicate 'Media' in the subject line.
Confidentiality & Privacy Notice
COYE prioritizes confidentiality and respectful engagement. Information submitted through this page is used solely for service connection, referral processing, or partnership communication. If safety concerns arise, appropriate guidelines will be followed to ensure youth protection.
Youth caregiving should never be invisible.
COYE ensures that every inquiry — whether from a youth, a family, a school, or a policymaker — leads to a structured and informed response.