Northern Area Children and Young People's Committee, NHSSB, Northern Ireland

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Vision Statement

All agencies will identify children and young people who are living in situations where they are being required to provide care which places a level of responsibility and demand which is not in keeping with their rights as children. Appropriate supports will be provided for children in this situation and all relevant agencies will work together, at a level which ensures that these children enjoy the same life chances as all other children.

What we have achieved to date;

An Interagency Policy on young carers and a Checklist of indicators has been developed and distributed to NACYPC member agencies this may show if a child is caring and in need
Funding has been secured to develop training materials and a video.
The School Age Mothers programme has been expanded and development workers have been appointed in the Northern area.
A study and literature review of the educational needs of young carers has been carried out.

What we plan to do during 2005-08 includes;

An evaluation of the impact of the interagency policy and checklist through consultation with key stakeholders including children and families.
Monitoring the needs of young pregnant women and young mothers under 18.
Supporting the School Age Mothers project.
A follow-up of the recommendations from the study of educational needs of young carers.
Work with the Information Sub group to find more accurate statistics about how many young people have caring duties.

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