MADELINE
Grace
ASBELL
Advocate for Caregiving Youth & Miss Texas Teen Aspirant
About
Madeline Grace Asbell, 16, from Leander, Texas, is a passionate advocate for caregiving youth through her platform, ‘Giving Grace.’ Her inspiration stems from a deep personal connection to the bluebird, her grandmother’s favorite bird. For Madeline, the bluebird is a symbol of hope and a reminder that no one is ever truly alone—it encourages openness to the quiet messages life sends us.
Madeline’s commitment to service and leadership has earned her national and local recognition. In 2024, she was honored by the White House as a Top 20 recipient of the Girls Leading Change Award, celebrating her advocacy for caregiving youth. She also received the Sunshine Award from Hill Country Community Ministries for exemplary community service, and the Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award for her continued dedication to helping others.
Through her work, Madeline has inspired compassion, awareness, and action—empowering both caregivers and the communities around them. Her journey is one of purpose, heart, and grace.
Core Values
Madeline leads with compassion, confidence, and purpose. Her style reflects more than just a polished look—it’s the grace of showing up for others and using her voice to spotlight an often-overlooked group: teen caregivers.
Through Giving Grace, Madeline proves that true style comes from the courage to care and the confidence to lead change.
Style
Madeline’s mission, Giving Grace, is a platform dedicated to educating and advocating for teen caregivers, who often face unique challenges balancing caregiving responsibilities within their households.
Through these efforts, Madeline raises awareness, offers guidance, and empowers young caregivers to thrive despite their demanding roles.
Service
Success for Madeline isn’t about crowns or titles—it’s about impact. From addressing city leaders to building partnerships with national caregiving organizations, she’s turning her story into a movement.
With Giving Grace, Madeline is helping teen caregivers find their voice, their strength, and their future.
Scholarship
As a passionate advocate and scholar, Madeline’s mission is rooted in education—both for herself and for others.
She not only excels academically, but also teaches her peers and community about the realities young caregivers face. Her commitment to learning fuels her drive to create resources, mentor others, and pursue policy change so no caregiving youth feels invisible.
Success
Giving Grace
Mission:
I recently sat down with KXAN News in Austin to advocate for honoring Texas’s caregiving youth every year on February 14th. Visit the Press page and subscribe to my YouTube to learn more.
Watch (and learn) more about my advocacy work.
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Caregiving Youth Action Day 2025
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Why I Support Caregiving Youth
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Advocacy & Aspirations
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Mission: Giving Grace
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Youth Caregiver Support
American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY)
“Madeline's story is a testament to the impact that even one person can have. Her dedication and perseverance have made a real difference in the lives of countless Caregiving Youth in Austin. As young Caregiving Youth, we can all learn from Madeline's example and find ways to advocate for ourselves and our peers!”
Partnership Opportunities
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