A society where young carers
can live their own lives.
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What is a young carer?
Young carers are children and young people who provide care for their family
that would normally be the responsibility of adults.
For family members with illnesses or disabilities
What Young Carers Do Every Day
Due to the weight of responsibility
What Young Carers Give Up
Things that become more likely as they get older
For Young
Carers
Places where you can easily reach out and talk — so you are free to dream, in a society where no one has to give up on their future.
Think someone in your family may be a young carer?
For those facing difficulties or feeling anxious about their family. Why not find a service that matches your situation?
For Professionals &
Community Members
Noticed a young carer and unsure what to do? We can connect you with Young Carer Coordinators and local governments.
About the Young
Carers Association
The Young Carers Association is an organization for young carers, made up primarily of former young carers. We run consultation services for young carers and raise public awareness so that the term "young carer" becomes widely recognized in society.
Members
Our members, including former young carers,
are here to listen
What the Young Carers
Association does
LINE consultation services
We run consultation services for young carers using LINE, the free chat app.
Young Carer
Coordinators
We act as a hub in the community, connecting young carers and their families to support and standing by them over time.
Events
We hold events across Japan for young carers and their supporters.
Training / Lectures
We deliver training and lectures on young carers across Japan.
Online community
We provide an online space where young carers and young adult carers can connect and share information.
Counseling programs
Beyond LINE, we also offer consultations and career counseling via Zoom and in person.
Partnerships with local governments
Saitama Prefecture
LINE consultation service
for young carers
Commissioned by Saitama Prefecture, we launched a LINE consultation service and held online and in-person events for young carers. The LINE service is now operated under contract by Etape Inc. (partner company).
Shinagawa City Young carer support infrastructure program
Commissioned by Shinagawa City, we run a LINE consultation service (Shinagawa Young Carer Support LINE) and in-person events such as the Shinagawa Young Carer Café, and coordinate with related agencies as Young Carer Coordinators.
Ebina City Young carer peer-supporter consultation program
Commissioned by Ebina City, we launched a LINE consultation service (Ebina Young Carer Hotto LINE). It is now operated under contract by Etape Inc. (partner company).
Machida City Young carer support program
Commissioned by Machida City, we run a LINE consultation service (Machida Young Carer Counseling Room).
Ishikawa Prefecture Ishikawa young carer support program (peer support via social media)
Commissioned by Ishikawa Prefecture, we run a LINE consultation service (Ishikawa Young Carer Channel).
Okinawa Prefecture Okinawa young carer peer support & online salon program
From FY2022 to FY2024, commissioned by Okinawa Prefecture, we operated a LINE consultation service (Okinawa Young Carer Channel).
Aomori Prefecture Aomori young carer consultation support program
From FY2023 to FY2025, commissioned by Aomori Prefecture, we operated a LINE consultation service (Aomori Young Carer Channel).
Small steps, taken together, become a big one.
Will you join us in supporting
the future of young carers?
Support the Young Carers Association with a donation
For training requests and other inquiries