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Changing the future of young caregivers and their families

A partnership between Toronto Metropolitan University, Brock University, University of Victoria (BC), Young Caregivers Association, Caregivers Alberta, Caregivers of Nova Scotia, Family Caregivers of British Columbia, Ontario Caregiver Organization, and Young Carers Program

PURPOSE

Millions of Canadian families with young children provide care to a person(s) living with a mental/physical challenge, condition, disorder, disability, and/or injury.

We want to understand how COVID-19 has changed your lives and capture your journey through pandemic recovery.

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Interested in being part of this study? We would be honoured to engage with you! Let us know and we'll connect with you as soon as possible.

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Teamwork

meet the team

Behind this study is a team of exceptional academic leaders with a passion for supporting young caregivers and their families.

Click below to learn more about us!

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Dr. Kristine Newman

Professor
Toronto Metropolitan University

kristine.newman[at]torontomu[dot]ca

416-979-5000, ext. 554160

Dr. Heather Chalmers

Department Chair, Associate Professor

Brock University

heather.chalmers[at]brocku.ca

905-688-5550, ext. 3191

Dr. Debra Sheets

Professor

University of Victoria

dsheets[at]uvic.ca

250-853-3947

Our partners

Young Caregivers Association

YoungCaregivers.ca

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Caregivers Alberta
CaregiversAlberta.ca

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Caregivers Nova Scotia

CaregiversNS.org

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Family Caregivers of British Columbia

FamilyCaregiversBC.ca

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The Ontario Caregiver Organization

OntarioCaregiver.ca

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Thank you for your interest!

We'll send you any updates on this study and any news or events.

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This website was funded by an Operating Grant awarded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for the period of 2021-2026

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