Do you care for someone at home?
Then you may be a young caregiver - even though it may feel quite normal to you.
For example, you care for a parent, brother or sister who is ill or needs help. You often worry, miss time for yourself or sometimes feel alone. Recognizable? Then you are not alone: 1 in 4 young people in the Netherlands is in such a situation. We prefer to call young informal caregivers co-makers; because young informal caregivers obviously make a lot possible.Â
Young caregivers goodie bag
Are you younger than 25 and do you care for someone close to you who is ill, has a disability or needs extra support? Then you are a young caregiver, at Surplus we prefer to call you co-maker, because you make a lot possible at home. The municipality of Etten-Leur sees you and wants to put you in the spotlight. Therefore, as a young caregiver, you can receive a goodie bag! What to do. Keep an eye on this page. You will be able to sign up soon.Â
At Surplus, we are here for you.
We help young family caregivers with:
✅ Tips and info that suit you
✅ Fun activities to relax for a while
✅ Someone who really listens
✅ Confidential conversations, if you need them
Whether you are 10, 15 or 22: you are already doing a lot, you don't have to do it alone.
Week of the Young Caregiver
Do you recognize a young family caregiver?
Tips for young family caregivers
What can you do?
For more information, visit JMZ or Youth Work: Street LanguageÂ
