Farewell party for young carers
Published: 14:20, 31 March 2009
Funding issues have forced the closure of the Canterbury and Thanet Young Carers’ Project.
A party at Whitstable Rugby Club marked the end of 13 years of providing support for youngsters who care for a parent, sibling or other relative.
Christine Jacobs, who has been the project manager for the last nine, said: “There were an awful lot of tears, but it was also a chance for everyone to celebrate the good that has been done over the years.
“It’s absolutely devastating that it has come to this and I feel very deeply for all the kids involved.
“Alternative provisions are being put in place, but a lot of the young carers have built up trust with us and they don’t want to have to switch.”
For pictures from the party, see this week’s Kentish Gazette
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