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After last years Christmas Challenge success, we want to use this platform again to help make sure that some of Sheffield's most vulnerable young people get the support they deserve. With the cost of living crisis & pressure on services, we need you to help make sure these young people are reached.
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Situation
In Sheffield, 1 in 12 young people are estimated to be young carers. Young carers take on a lot of often adult responsibilities, including cooking, cleaning, looking after siblings & even personal care. This is a massive weight on their shoulders and has a huge impact; 1 in 3 young carers experience mental health problems due to their caring, with 39% of young carers not being know to their school. Down to no fault of their own, young carers are predisposed to achieve less, and suffer more.
Solution
SYC provides tailored support for every young person we work with. Our Young People's Team co-produce each programme with the young person, offering 1-1 support, a term of group activities and the opportunity to join school holiday activities. This support young people often receive includes crisis planning; managing emotions; practical guidance; confidence building; healthy eating; understanding illnesses and drugs/alcohol issues. We offer young people the chance to have a deserved break.