Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer?: A Guide for Children, Family and Professionals

This book raises awareness about children who live with and care for parents or other relatives in the home, describing the practical and emotional impact caring can have on home and school life. It also explains what support is available for young carers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 56 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2018
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Meet Carly, a young individual who assumes the responsibility of caring for her mother, who is afflicted with both Multiple Sclerosis and depression. This book, a part of the highly acclaimed Can I Tell You about... series, aims to raise awareness about children who reside with and provide care for their parents or other relatives within the home. It delves into the daily routines and experiences of young carers like Carly, highlighting both the positive and negative impacts that caring can have on their home and school lives. Furthermore, it elucidates the various forms of support available to young carers, encompassing assistance from family, friends, teachers, and other professionals, as well as online resources. Carly's story serves as a valuable tool for young carers to explore their concerns and emotions, while also providing guidance for family members and professionals to effectively support these young individuals.

Weight: 88g
Dimension: 225 x 151 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785925269