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Young Carers Alternative Child Rearing Practices Presentation Wednesday 25 th January 2017

Young Carers Alternative Child Rearing Practices Presentation Wednesday 25 th January 2017. Definition of a Young Carer. A Young Carer is a child / young person who cares for someone within their family. This could be their Mum, Dad, Brother, Sister, Nan and / or Grandad.

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Young Carers Alternative Child Rearing Practices Presentation Wednesday 25 th January 2017

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  1. Young Carers Alternative Child Rearing Practices Presentation Wednesday 25th January 2017

  2. Definition of a Young Carer A Young Carer is a child / young person who cares for someone within their family. This could be their Mum, Dad, Brother, Sister, Nan and / or Grandad.

  3. A Young Carer may be Caring for Someone with one or more of the following conditions:

  4. Services that the Young Carers Project Provide:

  5. Unkept or change in appearance Often tired, anxious or withdrawn Secretive about home life Regular lateness Anxious about a parent and / or sibling being unwell Low attendance and / or missing regular days of school Appears depressed or has low moods Challenging behaviour Is not able to attend extra circular clubs and / or activities Signs and Symptoms that a Child / Young Person Could be a Young Carer Physical problems, including back pain A victim of bullying Showing signs of neglect or a poor diet Finding it hard to concentrate on work Problems socially and not able to make friends easily with peers Conversely better with adults and present older than their age Reluctant to go home Not getting homework done or completed on time

  6. Now let’s hear from some of our current Young Carers...

  7. If you are supporting a young person or family who you think may benefit from the Young Carers Project, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on any of the contact details below: Telephone: 020 8593 4422 (ask to speak to either Carron or Hannah) Mobile: 07951 790058 Email: carers@carerscentre.org.uk Address: 334 Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8NJ Facebook: BD YC Young Carers Twitter: @BandDCarers Please also be assured that there is only one form to fill in, per family.

  8. Diversity of Young Carers Who Attend

  9. Diversity of Young Carers Staff & How Needs Are Meet

  10. TACIT Knowledge

  11. Harder to Engage Families Not exploring other options in the wider community Family feels additional support is not required Extended family are readily available Reluctant to engage with services – fears that social services will get involved Difficulties of Engaging Harder to Reach Families Culture and religion - fear of their children losing their identity Lack of trust and understanding regarding the aims of the project The importance of education, meaning no time to attend respite services Not acknowledging the possible impact of a caring role Worship expectations

  12. Thank you for Listening Please remember, if you are supporting a young person or family who you think may benefit from the Young Carers Project, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on any of the contact details below: Telephone: 020 8593 4422 (ask to speak to either Carron or Hannah) Mobile: 07951 790058 Email: carers@carerscentre.org.uk Address: 334 Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8NJ Facebook: BD YC Young Carers Twitter: @BandDCarers Please also be assured that there is only one form to fill in, per family.

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