Community First, New Forest have launched two new projects to help local Young Carers and their families.
Thanks to some funding from Hampshire County Council, Young Carers can 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.
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:
Children and Young People Services
Address:
Public Offices,
65 Christchurch Road,
Ringwood,
Hampshire
BH24 1DH
Telephone Number:
01425 482773
Email:
marie.shotbolt@cfnf.org.uk
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