Voluntary Norfolk is lead partner in the Young Carers & Family Support Service for parent carers as well as carers in Norfolk under the age of 19 who may be looking after, or helping to look after a parent, grandparent or sibling.
Young Carers
The service aims to support the young carer themselves, the person they are caring for and other family members in an innovative ‘whole family’ approach, which offers
- tailored support for the young carer and their family, around issues such as managing school, transition assessments, local activities and groups, benefits and entitlements and signposting to local services
- mentoring for young carers with a targeted 3-6 month support programme
- positive activities
- practical skills and knowledge to help on topics such mental and emotional wellbeing, nutrition & diet, caring basics and first aid.
The service is funded by Norfolk County Council Children’s Services and delivered by Voluntary Norfolk and the Benjamin Foundation.
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