Young Caregivers

Bubblycrew
Created by teenagers in the United Kingdom who look after members of their family who are ill or need lots of help. Includes profiles, movies, interviews and personal experiences.
http://www.bubblycrew.org.uk/

Caregiving and Teens
Article intended to help teenagers understand their roles in caring for a frail elderly or disabled person, especially in their home.
http://www.care-givers.com/DBArticles/pages/viewarticle.php?id=64

Carers Association of SA: Young Carers
Provides information and support for young carers in South Australia. Includes factsheets, stories, resources and news.
http://www.carers-sa.asn.au/yc/

Carers New Zealand: Young Carers
News and articles about events, festivals, support groups and organisations for young carers.
http://www.carers.net.nz/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=index&catid=313

Carers WA: Young Carers
Information and support for young carers in Western Australia. Provides confidential counselling by telephone and includes contact details.
http://www.carerswa.asn.au/supportforyou/youngcarers.asp

Carewise Project
Support group for young carers, based in North Devon, UK. Includes what a young carer is, support offered, events, and newsletter.
http://beehive.thisisnorthdevon.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=9289

The Children's Society: Young Carers Initiative
Provides information and support with details of local projects in the United Kingdom.
http://www.youngcarer.com/

Lancashire Young Carers
Providing help and support to young carers across the county. Has news and stories.
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/social%2Dservices/youngcarers/

Natterjacks Furness Young Carers
Support, advice and information for young carers in the Furness area of the United Kingdom. Also called the Natterjacks Project.
http://www.natterjacks.org.uk/

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers: YC Net
Offers information and support. Includes advice for coping with feelings and links to organisations that may be helpful.
http://www.youngcarers.net/

Reach Out: Being a Young Carer
Includes suggestions for young carers on looking after themselves and information about their rights.
http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=282

Surrey Young Carers
Information by young carers for young carers, under age 18, including details of support groups, what they do, advice, homework help and news.
http://www.sycp.org/youngcarers/livesites/kidshtml/home.html

Young Carers Website
Aims to provide young carers in Hampshire with information on issues and the opportunity to share their own thoughts and feeling with others in a similar situation.
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/youngcarers.htm