Resources for young carers
Take a look at our resources for young carers, parents and professionals.
Am I a young carer?
A guide for young people to understand young carers and available support.
Is my child a young carer?
A guide to understanding why your child may be eligible for support as a young carer
Initiating conversation
A professionals guide to discussing young carer support with parents/guardians
Young carers factsheet
Did you know children as young as 4 provide practical and emotional support to a family member?
Young carers in books
Books that are about or feature young carers
Looking after your wellbeing
Useful tips for young carers to look after their mental health and wellbeing
Moving Up!
Supporting year 6 young carers with their transition to secondary school
Primary School poster
Raise awareness for young carers within your Primary School
Secondary School poster
Raise awareness of young carers in your Secondary School
Additional help and resources to support your health and wellbeing
Young Minds: practical advice and mental health support for young people
Childline: online and telephone support for young people
Health for Teens: health information and advice
Sibs: for brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults
Beat: website dedicated to eating disorders
Samaritans: support for anyone in emotional distress
Stem 4: supporting teenage mental health
National Autistic Society: leading UK charity for autistic people and their families
Kidscape: practical help and support with bullying
Place2Be: children’s mental health charity
The Mix: support for under 25s
Kooth: counselling digital support for young people
Young carer stories
Some of our young carers have kindly shared their stories about caring, school, friendships and family
Young people's news
Easter excitement!
This Easter holidays, young carers have enjoyed fun outdoor activities, giving them a much needed break from their daily caring responsibilities.
16th April 2026
Young Carers in Schools Award
Congratulations to Bean Primary in Dartford, their commitment to the support of young carers has recently won them the Young Carers in Schools award!
1st April 2026
What does it mean to be a young carer?
Kent Community Foundation captures one of our special respite days at Bowles Rocks, made possible thanks to the generosity of the Ivy and Jane Charitable Trust.
9th January 2026