Are you between the age of 16-24?
- Do you provide care to a family member at home?
- Does your family member have an illness, a disability, an addiction or a mental health concern?
- Do you help with chores, meals, supervision, medication or finances?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may be a young caregiver! Young caregivers play an important role in their families everyday, and it is our mission to see young caregivers and their families recognized, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Family Caregivers of BC is very proud to offer Powerhouse™ program that supports young caregivers. If you think you may be a young caregiver, and are interested in meeting new people, learning new skills and having fun, our Powerhouse™ program starts in January 2024 and we want you to join!
Register now for our Powerhouse™ in-person 6-week program. The program is led by a trained facilitator, and will explore themes related to the experience of being a young caregiver.
Date and Time: On Wednesdays, from January 31 to March 6 from 4:30pm-6:00pm PT.
Where: Saanich Commonwealth Place – 4636 Elk Lake Dr, Victoria, BC V8Z 5M1
To learn more about this program and pre-register, please email our team at: youngcaregiverprogram@gmail.com