WHAT IS A YOUNG CARER?

We define Young Carers as any child or youth 5-18 years old in a caregiving role for a parent, grandparent, sibling or any relative 
with a chronic or life threatening illness, disability, addiction, mental illness, or language barrier.

IDENTIFYING A YOUNG CARER

Many Young Carers don’t know they are one, or may be keeping their role hidden because they feel different from their peers. It could be a friend, a student, or even you! Young Carers may be experiencing anxiousness, stress, exhaustion, socially isolation, absence or underachievement in school. They may also display several strengths including maturity, independence, compassion and leadership. 

IF YOU ARE A YOUNG CARER, OR THINK YOU KNOW ONE...

WHAT DO YOUNG CARERS DO?

Practical Care

• Household care
• Cook
• Clean 
• Laundry
• Babysit
• Budget
•Translate

Personal Care

• Bath
• Dress
• Feed
• Give medications
• Help with mobility
• Toilet

Emotional Care

• Encourage  
• Cheer up
• Be the ‘strong one’
• Build self-confidence

20% of children and youth 
are Young Carers
DR. GRANT CHARLES, UBC

THAT’S OVER 700,000 KIDS, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!