Understand Your Rights as a Caregiver

Founded in 2023, Unbuckled is committed to empowering caregivers of children with long-term illness or disability by connecting them with essential legal and financial resources. Our mission is to provide the support caregivers need to balance the demands of employment while ensuring their children receive the care they deserve. Learn More

Purpose

Our purpose is to deliver essential legal and financial support to caregivers of children with long-term illness or disability. By connecting caregivers and employers with expert legal aid, we help facilitate understanding of the law and protect rights during challenging times.

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Connect with Unbuckled if you need legal or financial services, or have questions about your rights as a caregiver or employer. Connect

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Conditions that can result in children being home for long periods of time. This includes chronic conditions, mental health disorders, cancer, pain, and autoimmune disorders.

Legal Resources

Parents of children with long-term illness or disabilities often face unique challenges, including the risk of caregiver discrimination in the workplace. At Unbuckled, we offer a range of resources to help you understand your rights and protect yourself against discrimination. Whether you're looking for legal advice, financial planning assistance, or guidance on navigating conversations with your employer, our network of experts is here to support you. We empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to advocate for yourself while providing the best care for your child.

Litigation or Clarification Caregivers in the Workplace Laws Protecting Family Caregivers

It’s my job to support families as they navigate the situations they find themselves in after their child’s diagnosis. I felt like I had nothing to offer you. I was watching you go through this every day, and I felt helpless. Julia Connor | Pediatric Oncology Social Worker
University of Vermont Children's Hospital

As someone who has experienced the challenges of caregiving firsthand, I recognize the intense pressures these families are under. My experience with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society reinfoced the critical need for support. Unbuckled is essential, and I am proud to be part of a mission that empowers families through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Tina Bissonette | Board Member

Caregivers have workplace rights but are rarely aware of them. Our team at the Center for WorkLife Law is thrilled to partner with Unbuckled to ensure that parents have the legal assistance they need to keep their jobs secure in their time of need. Jessica Lee, J.D. | Co-Director
Center for WorkLife Law

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Percentage of pediatric cancer patients who were hospitalized for 14 days or more from across 1500 Hospitals since 2021. This accounts for 9,260 admissions.

This number jumps to 202,436 when including all other diagnosis

We are here to help

Whether you're an employee concerned about caregiver rights or an employer looking to support your team, Unbuckled offers expert guidance. While we are preparing for our official launch this Fall, we encourage you to reach out for support today, and we will follow up as soon as we are ready. Please note our services are currently available only in New York and Vermont. Contact Us