Family Action Bridge Young Carers Service is awarded ‘Investing in Children’ status

8 October 2024
A group of young carers in warm coats raise their hands in celebration, looking out over the water.

This has helped me with independence, social skills, and taking responsibility.

Young carer

The Family Action Bridge Young Carers Service is delighted to announce that it has once again been awarded the prestigious ‘Investing in Children Membership Award’ in recognition of its commitment to putting young carers’ voices at the heart of its work.

This achievement highlights the service’s ongoing dedication to ensuring young carers are heard, supported, and empowered to shape the services that impact their lives.

The Investing in Children (IIC) status is a nationally recognised standard that acknowledges services actively involving children and young people in dialogue that leads to positive changes. Following a thorough review and direct engagement with the young carers using the service, IIC found that the Family Action Bridge Young Carers Service continues to create an inclusive, supportive, and nurturing environment where young people feel valued.

Young carers shared overwhelmingly positive feedback about their experiences with the Family Action Bridge Young Carers Service:

It’s nice to know people care about us.

Young carer

Feels like you’re being accepted.

Young carer

It really helped me a lot.

Young carer

Philippa May, Service Manager at Family Action Bridge Young Carers Service, praised the entire team for their dedication and the collaborative approach that has made this achievement possible.

This award is a testament to the hard work of our staff and the inspiring young carers we work with every day. We strive to ensure that their voices are always at the forefront of everything we do, and we look forward to building on this success to support even more families.

The Family Action Bridge Young Carers Service works with children and young people aged 5-25 years to ensure they are protected from inappropriate caring roles and have access to the support they need to develop, thrive, and enjoy a positive childhood.

With the continued support of the Investing In Children status, the Family Action Bridge Young Carers Service will further its mission to empower young carers to achieve their potential, build resilience, and advocate for their own needs and aspirations.

Visit The Bridge Young Carers & Young Adult Carers Service to find out more.

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