Fife Young Carers

Fife Young Carers enable and encourage Young and Young Adult Carers to have a voice and relay their needs and support requirements to professionals such as Social Workers, Doctors, Teachers or their cared-for person. They ensure that Young and Young Adult Carers wishes and needs are listened to.

There is a small clothing bank at Fife Young Carers in our reception area. Feel free to have a browse and take what you need.

Through early intervention Fife Young Carers take a holistic view of the family situation where a young carer has an intensive caring role and challenging family situation. Their Family Wellbeing Workers will work with families to create better outcomes for the young carer and their families.

If you are a young carer registered with Fife Young Carers and are interested in joining the gardening group during school holidays, please get in touch.

Fife Young Carers provide holistic, solution focused one to one support for children and young people who require it. One to one support allows children and young people the opportunity to be listened to and to explore solutions and ideas in areas that are impacting their day to day life, future ambitions and their… Read more about One to One Support - Fife Young Carers

Fife Young Carers organise day and respite trips to allow young carers the opportunity to have an extended break from their caring roles and try new activities they would not normally have access to. These activities are designed to improve social skills, confidence and self-esteem.

Do you think you are a Young Carer? Are you a Young Carer or would you like to find out more about us? Visit them at drop in sessions monthly on Wednesday mornings.

Do you think you might be a young carer? Are you a staff member, parent/guardian, or young carer who wants to find out more about us? Visit their drop in on Monday mornings.

Do you think you are a Young Carer? Are you a Young Carer or would you like to find out more about us? Visit their drop in on Tuesday mornings..

Do you think you might be a young carer? Are you a staff member, parent/guardian, or young carer who wants to find out more about us? Visit their drop in on Tuesday afternoons.

Do you think you might be a young carer? Are you a staff member, parent/guardian, or young carer who wants to find out more about us? Visit their drop in on Wednesday mornings.

Do you think you are a Young Carer? Are you a Young Carer or would you like to find out more about us? Visit their drop in on Thursday mornings.

Having a caring role can impact a young person’s life in a variety of ways, Fife Young Carers provides tailored support to young people aged 16-25 to ensure young adult carers can reach their full potential. They provide: - Information or guidance with applying for further education or training - Employability support… Read more about Support for Young Adult Carers

Open to all young people in our service aged 14+ this group is dedicated to raising the profile of Young and Young Adult Carers in the Fife area. They are advocates for Young and Young Adult Carers rights and needs, representing Young and Young Adult Carers at all levels within service and work with professionals, the… Read more about Young Carer Participatory Group

This group is held on a Monday evening and provides young carers with respite from their caring role.