We provide services for Young Carers aged 5 – 18 and their families in Essex so they get the support they deserve. Whether they need somebody to talk to who understands or a break from caring and the chance to meet other Young Carers.
Our Young Carer Clubs are for Young Carers aged 8 to 16. They run on weekday evenings at Youth Centre’s in Clacton, Chelmsford, Colchester, Great Dunmow, Harlow, Harwich, Maldon, Loughton, Stansted, Witham.
Please contact us if you are not already a member and are interested in joining other Young Carers at these fun groups.
Email: yc@affc.org.uk, contact us via www.affc.org.uk or call us on 0300 770 8090. Alternatively, you can fill out our online referral form https://affc.org.uk/make-a-referral and one of our team will get back to you as soon as they can.
Many events take place at club night including access to computers, games such as pool and table tennis, arts and crafts, life skills such as cooking and varied seasonal activities. Occasional trips and other activities run over school holidays.