The Next Steps initiative, led by the Carers Trust, will focus particularly on supporting children who are affected by parental substance abuse or mental health issues.
It will build on the work of the Prevention Through Partnership (PTP) programme, which was developed by the Children’s Society and which supported local authorities to put in place development plans and best practice approaches to support young carers and their families.
Children and families minister Edward Timpson confirmed the funding last week. He said: “Young carers demonstrate extraordinary dedication every day for which we cannot thank them enough.”
The Children’s Society says there are 139,000 young carers in the UK, although it believes this figure is the “tip of the iceberg” as many young people hide their caring responsibilities for fear of stigma or bullying.
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