Kristianstad Municipality expands support for young caregivers

Kristianstad Municipality is implementing new measures to better identify and support children and young people acting as caregivers. This initiative targets youth living with a parent, sibling, or other important adult facing serious illness, mental health issues, disabilities, or substance abuse.

Through a collaboration between the welfare, child and education, and care administrations, staff members are being trained in ‘BRA-samtal’. This tool is designed to uphold children's rights by allowing them to ask questions, express their thoughts, and be heard. While not a treatment method, these conversations aim to provide information and help professionals recognize when a child or family requires additional support. The training is being provided by the Allmänna Barnhuset Foundation.