YMCA - Vale Young Carers Project - Family support services
What we do
The Vale Young Carers project provides respite (break), 1-2-1 support and advocacy for young carers living in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Provides an opportunity to meet other young carers and to have some fun across The Vale of Glamorgan.
Young Carers are young people aged 7 to 18 who help care for a family member who lives with them. The family member could be experiencing difficulties with one or more of the following: disability, illness, mental health issues and drug and alcohol issues.
If you have any questions or need more information please contact us.
Who do we support
The Vale Young Carers project is for young carers aged 7-18 and families of young carers within the Vale of Glamorgan area.
Can anyone use this service?
Referral via the Vale Family Compass: 0808 281 6727 option 2 or familycompass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Service details for this family support services
Language: English medium setting
- Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs
We are able to provide support for any young carer even those with disabilities. Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further. - Relevant staff have a valid current DBS?
Social information
Address
You can send post here:
The Walk
Roath
Cardiff
CF24 3AG
You can visit us here:
The Walk
Roath
Cardiff
Caerdydd
CF24 3AG
Website
https://www.ymcacardiff.wales/family-work/young-carers/
Contact methods
Telephone: 02920465250
Email: valeyoungcarers@ymcacardiff.wales
Web enquiry: enquiries@ymcacardiff.wales
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Lift
Opening times
Office hours 9am - 5pm