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Barnardo's CareFree Young Carers Service
Our offer includes advocacy and service co-ordination to ensure young carers (under 18 years of age) get all the help and support they are entitled to:
- one to one work eg. for anger management, self-esteem building, understanding health conditions
- group work for time out, peer support and / or access to fun activities
- inclusion work to build resilience and ensure young carers are able to engage in their communities and try out new opportunities and hobbies
- support in school or college and / or help to get a job
- grants eg. for school equipment or activities
- access to holidays and residentials
- emergency planning and access to the YC ID Card
- support with transition in to adult services
We aim to have all work completed with the family in 2-6 months, however, group work may be ongoing.
- Services
- Advice and support, Counselling, Education, learning and employment, Leisure and recreation
- Location
- Blaby