Changing the future of young caregivers and their families

30 families with young caregivers across Ontario

60 interviews with young caregivers at baseline, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years

30 group interviews with families at baseline and 1 year

A longitudinal study over 3 years

A partnership between Ryerson University, Brock University, Young Caregivers Association,

Ontario Caregiver Organization, and Young Carers Program

PURPOSE

Millions of Canadian families with young children provide care to a person(s) living with a mental/physical challenge, condition, disorder, disability, and/or injury.

We want to understand how COVID-19 has changed your lives and capture your journey through pandemic recovery.

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Interested in being part of this study? We would be honoured to engage with you! Let us know and we'll connect with you as soon as possible.

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meet the team

Behind this study is a team of exceptional academic leaders with a passion for supporting young caregivers and their families.

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What's new?

We're recruiting service providers!

If you were providing services and/or supports to young caregivers, we'd like to hear about your experiences navigating your role during...

We're recruiting young caregivers and family members!

We're looking for young caregivers and/or their families to join our longitudinal study! If you're younger than 25 and are taking the...

SUPPORTING YOUNG CAREGIVERS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING RECOVERY FROM COVID-19