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who find themselves in a caring role
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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