We support over 220 children across the New Forest who have someone at home with a serious illness or disability that affects family life.
Because of this, Young Carers can miss out on a regular childhood.
We help them and their families get the support they need to cope with their worries and life at home, while also giving them the chance to have fun and be a child through our many trips and activities.
We work with families to create a tailored support package for the Young Carer and their family, this includes:
- One-to-one work
- School support
- Trips and activities
- Signposting to other services and support agencies that could help.
Don’t just take out word for it though, here is what our amazing Young Carers and their parents have to say:
Thank you for inviting me to youth club. It was fun and I didn’t realise how many people at my school were Young Carers. It’s good to know I’m not alone, and we’ve been chatting more at school now as well
Going out with Young Carers is a chance to be a kid and not have any responsibilities. I love being a Young Carer, but sometimes it’s just nice to be me.
“Thank you for coming to see me and listening to me and my worries. It’s really helped. I know I didn’t want to share with Mum as she’s dealing with a lot but I will do now as I know she’s just going to worry about me anyway. And I will try and do some fun things for myself and see my friends more – you’re right, I need to still do things I would normally
My daughter has been struggling recently and I’ve worried about her and whether she’s coping. Talking to you and going through her support options has really helped. She’s going to the school counsellor now as well and seems a lot happier than she has been
Your activities have helped my son to become more sociable. He is starting to feel like he can come out of his shell. He is beginning to understand that my disability is not going to affect his life as much, thanks to your services. He is beginning to connect with other children in your group . This is great help for his mental health. I can’t emphasise how much I appreciate your help
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