Where To Stream Documentary 360 Season 2022 Episode 5
Young Carers A Silent Cry for Help
- Aired July 17, 2022
- 50 Min
Young carers, children under the age of 18 who act as caregivers to family members, carry a tremendous burden, one that can profoundly impact their own health, education and life opportunities. Yet social ideals of self-responsibility, and a lack of outreach and support services from local authorities, all contribute to many never even seeking help. As we meet current and former young carers, we learn about the pressures faced both by child caregivers and family members, as well as the efforts...