In the Young Carers in Finland project (YCaFin, 2024-2028), we study the experiences of young people aged 15-24 who provide care for a family member or other person close to them who has a serious illness, disability, injury, mental health disorder or substance abuse problem, or who is very old.
In the project, we analyse how young carers’ caring role shapes their life course transitions during adolescence and emerging adulthood. In addition, we explore how the caregiving role of young people shapes how care is (re)organised within families and close relationships, and the support that young people receive for caring.
