Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Young Carers Strategy

The Young Carers Strategy (2009-2012) was launched in July 2009, and is supported by both a steering group and an operational group.

It aims to raise awareness of young carers issues and to ensure that firstly they are treated as children and young people and, as such, are able to fulfil their own aspirations. Their caring role needs to be acknowledged and appropriate support given to ensure they do not have to provide inappropriate levels of care.

The key objectives for young carers in Stockton-on-Tees reflect the national Every Child Matters outcomes agenda for all children and young people:

• Being Healthy - young carers will be supported to achieve and maintain good physical, mental and emotional health
• Staying Safe - young carers who could become at risk of physical or emotional harm are identified and offered early or preventative support
• Enjoying and Achieving - educational attendance and attainment will be promoted for young carers and more opportunities for leisure, breaks and play will be made available
• Making a Positive Contribution - enabling choice and control for young carers. More young carers will be involved in opportunities beyond caring and engaged in decision making
• Achieving Economic Well Being - tackling the potential poverty faced by young carers. Supporting young carers with the transition to adulthood, and helping them to access training and employment

Eastern Ravens Trust is one of the main providers of Young Carers services in
Stockton-on-Tees, giving regular support service to Young Carers and their parents.

A number of other services exist which offer limited direct or indirect support to Young Carers in this area.

If you would like any further information regarding Young Carers services, please contact The Council's Joint Commissioning team on (01642) 528713 / 528451 or Eastern Ravens Trust on (01642) 678454. 

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• Eastern Ravens Trust