Community First New Forest are about to launch two new projects to help local Young Carers and their families.
Thanks to some funding from Hampshire County Council, Young Carers will be able to take part in regular phone groups, giving them the chance to chat about everything from what they do at home, to school work and even their favourite TV programmes in a safe and supervised environment.
They’ll also get the opportunity to go on days out and even weekends away to give them a break from their responsibilities.
But it’s not just the Young Carers who are going to benefit.
A pilot project will be using trained volunteers to provide support to their families. So whether they need someone to take younger children to school, do the shopping or help with homework Community First’s team can provide an extra pair of hands.
The Young Carers Project can also help families access services that will make their lives easier as well as offering 1-2-1 support, group work and activities.
To celebrate the launch Community First have teamed up with New Milton Masonic Lodge, Arnewood School and CATCH extended services to hold a Fun Day just for Young Carers and other disadvantaged children in the New Forest.
There’ll be an opportunity to have a go at everything from African Drumming and Street dance to jewellery making and video games during the May half-term holiday.
AFC Bournemouth will even be providing a football coaching session to help any budding superstars out there.
So if you think you might be a Young Carer, or that someone in your family might be, get in touch with the New Forest Young Carers project.
They’d also love to hear from you if you’d be interested in either volunteering or supporting them in some way.
Contact details:
Marie Shotbolt, Children and Young People Services
Public Offices,
65 Christchurch Road,
Ringwood,
Hampshire
H24 1DH
01425 482773
marie.shotbolt@cfnf.org.uk
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