Testimonials
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Challenges expressed by families in the Young Carers Program
“I feel disconnected from my friends” – YCP member
“She’s doing so poorly in school because of what’s going on at home, but when I try to talk to the teachers and counselors they just don’t understand” – parent
“I get left out of everything because of my brother. Even when people come over they only ask about him and not me” – YCP member
“I have never had my parents come in for parent-teacher interviews, because they don’t understand my teachers, so they just wouldn’t bother” – YCP member
“I can’t sleep at night because I’m so worried, then I miss school, and now I’m failing most of my classes” – YCP member
“The kids don’t always know what will happen after school, because if I end up in the hospital that day then I have to try to find a place for them to stay” – parent
“My teacher doesn’t get it and this week I yelled at him in class in front of everybody because he didn’t understand and it was so embarrassing” – YCP member
“I know when I grow up I’ll have to take my sister in because she has to go somewhere and she’s my sister, and that’s just the way it is” – YCP member
“Daddy is not a good friend to Mommy” – YCP member
“I didn’t even see my dad this week because he was at the hospital with my mom” – YCP member
“He won’t talk to me about his feelings because he wants to protect me, so he just bottles everything up” – parent
“I don’t know what will happen when I grow up” – YCP member
“It’s not fair that I always have to help everyone. I’m sick and tired of it!” – YCP member
“I get in trouble because the teacher doesn’t understand why I need to have my cellphone on in class” – YCP member
“She’s doing so poorly in school because of what’s going on at home, but when I try to talk to the teachers and counselors they just don’t understand” – parent
“I get left out of everything because of my brother. Even when people come over they only ask about him and not me” – YCP member
“I have never had my parents come in for parent-teacher interviews, because they don’t understand my teachers, so they just wouldn’t bother” – YCP member
“I can’t sleep at night because I’m so worried, then I miss school, and now I’m failing most of my classes” – YCP member
“The kids don’t always know what will happen after school, because if I end up in the hospital that day then I have to try to find a place for them to stay” – parent
“My teacher doesn’t get it and this week I yelled at him in class in front of everybody because he didn’t understand and it was so embarrassing” – YCP member
“I know when I grow up I’ll have to take my sister in because she has to go somewhere and she’s my sister, and that’s just the way it is” – YCP member
“Daddy is not a good friend to Mommy” – YCP member
“I didn’t even see my dad this week because he was at the hospital with my mom” – YCP member
“He won’t talk to me about his feelings because he wants to protect me, so he just bottles everything up” – parent
“I don’t know what will happen when I grow up” – YCP member
“It’s not fair that I always have to help everyone. I’m sick and tired of it!” – YCP member
“I get in trouble because the teacher doesn’t understand why I need to have my cellphone on in class” – YCP member
Benefits of the Young Carers Program
“I learned there are other people that feel the same way as me” – YCP member
“This group seems to be such a good match for them as it’s not so much focused on the illness, but on them in their caring role. Meeting other kids who "get it" has been a really significant connection for them” –parent
“Since starting the program our student is doing better in classes, his behaviour is better, and he loves going to YCP” –vice principal
“It helps me relieve stress” – YCP member
“My son always enjoys the activities at YCP. He likes socializing and interacting with the other kids in the program. It's heaven sent for having an outlet like your organization because of the situation at home. It’s a great relief and lifts his spirit quite a bit” – parent
“I have a lot in common with the other kids here” – YCP member
“Every day they ask how many more days it is until they can go back to a program. They love being there with their new friends and it’s something they now count on and look forward to every week” – parent
“I learned how to be a good leader” – YCP member
“Since my son started with your program, he has been doing well in school academically and socially” – parent
“Myself and my wife both are so grateful to your organization for giving our son this experience” – parent
“I go home every night knowing more than I did…I feel more confident!” – YCP member
“We couldn’t have gotten through this without your support” – parent
“After the program they were overjoyed with happiness I could not believe it. They both were talking about what they did and all their new friends! Trust me when I say I have never seen them react like this before” – parent
“My son needs activities like this because of the current situation we have at home” – parent
“It has helped her understand what’s going on with her brother. I see a difference in her and how they interact.” – parent
“Everyone here has someone they take care of; not just me, everybody does” – YCP member
“The number one rule at YCP is to have fun. I love it here!” – YCP member
“This group seems to be such a good match for them as it’s not so much focused on the illness, but on them in their caring role. Meeting other kids who "get it" has been a really significant connection for them” –parent
“Since starting the program our student is doing better in classes, his behaviour is better, and he loves going to YCP” –vice principal
“It helps me relieve stress” – YCP member
“My son always enjoys the activities at YCP. He likes socializing and interacting with the other kids in the program. It's heaven sent for having an outlet like your organization because of the situation at home. It’s a great relief and lifts his spirit quite a bit” – parent
“I have a lot in common with the other kids here” – YCP member
“Every day they ask how many more days it is until they can go back to a program. They love being there with their new friends and it’s something they now count on and look forward to every week” – parent
“I learned how to be a good leader” – YCP member
“Since my son started with your program, he has been doing well in school academically and socially” – parent
“Myself and my wife both are so grateful to your organization for giving our son this experience” – parent
“I go home every night knowing more than I did…I feel more confident!” – YCP member
“We couldn’t have gotten through this without your support” – parent
“After the program they were overjoyed with happiness I could not believe it. They both were talking about what they did and all their new friends! Trust me when I say I have never seen them react like this before” – parent
“My son needs activities like this because of the current situation we have at home” – parent
“It has helped her understand what’s going on with her brother. I see a difference in her and how they interact.” – parent
“Everyone here has someone they take care of; not just me, everybody does” – YCP member
“The number one rule at YCP is to have fun. I love it here!” – YCP member