They might be caring for adults or siblings with illness, mental health issues, alcohol or drug abuse problems.

We make sure the young carers we work with are supported at home and at school. We are their ally, their defender, their comfort. We are their voice when they need it. We give them 1 to 1 support and access to a network of other carers so they know they’re not alone.  And we give them time. To smile, have some fun and to be a child.

Being a Young Carer can put a massive burden on young shoulders. Not enough time to be with friends. Not looking after your own health and wellbeing. Feelings of resentment because you want to be like everyone else. Bullying at school.

School work and attendance can suffer and schools don’t always understand why. They don’t have the full picture. Even when the child carer is in school they can be worried about a parent and break down in class. Emotional drain on a child can mean that meals or other chores get missed.