Young Caregivers

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Bubblycrew [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Created by teenagers in the United Kingdom who look after members of their family who are ill or need lots of help. Includes profiles, movies, interviews and personal experiences.

Caregiving and Teens [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Article intended to help teenagers understand their roles in caring for a frail elderly or disabled person, especially in their home.

Carers Association of SA: Young Carers [ Kids/Teens ] - Provides information and support for young carers in South Australia. Includes factsheets, stories, resources and news.

Carers New Zealand: Young Carers [ Kids/Teens ] - News and articles about events, festivals, support groups and organisations for young carers.

Carers WA: Young Carers [ Kids/Teens ] - Information and support for young carers in Western Australia. Provides confidential counselling by telephone and includes contact details.

Carewise Project [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Support group for young carers, based in North Devon, UK. Includes what a young carer is, support offered, events, and newsletter.

The Children's Society: Young Carers Initiative [ Kids/Teens ] - Provides information and support with details of local projects in the United Kingdom.

Lancashire Young Carers [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Providing help and support to young carers across the county. Has news and stories.

Natterjacks Furness Young Carers [ Kids/Teens ] - Support, advice and information for young carers in the Furness area of the United Kingdom. Also called the Natterjacks Project.

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers: YC Net [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers information and support. Includes advice for coping with feelings and links to organisations that may be helpful.

Reach Out: Being a Young Carer [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes suggestions for young carers on looking after themselves and information about their rights.

Surrey Young Carers [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information by young carers for young carers, under age 18, including details of support groups, what they do, advice, homework help and news.

Young Carers Website [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Aims to provide young carers in Hampshire with information on issues and the opportunity to share their own thoughts and feeling with others in a similar situation.