ExpertiseLab Young Informal Caregivers

” Working together to empower young family caregivers.”

The ExpertiseLab Young Informal Caregivers is a dynamic network of professionals from education, care and government working together to improve the position of young student informal caregivers. If you are committed to this group, you can make a difference by increasing their visibility and support.

Why participate.

Founded by ECIO, the network has grown since 2020 to become a place where professionals meet, inspire and empower each other. The meetings are approachable, hands-on and focused on collaboration. As a participant you can:

exchanging experiences with colleagues from mbo, hbo and wo
Identify bottlenecks and discuss them together
sharing and acquiring knowledge, including through experts and experts by experience
collect good practices and make them transferable
Build lasting improvement within your institution.

What is central?

Supporting young family caregivers in their studies and lives
The goal of the ExpertiseLab is to improve the situation of young student family caregivers by:

raise awareness about their bottlenecks and situation
increase basic knowledge among educational institutions and other stakeholders
provide motivation and support so that family caregivers feel supported in their educational careers
normalize informal care as a valuable contribution to society.

By sharing knowledge and experience, we join forces and work together to find practical solutions for young family caregivers.

Joining forces

Sharing knowledge and joining forces
The ExpertiseLab Young Informal Caregivers meets several times a year. Here you can share knowledge, gain inspiration and discuss bottlenecks with fellow professionals. Whether you work in education, care or municipal policy, you can contribute to improving support for young family caregivers. As a member of the network, you have access to a closed LinkedIn group, where you can directly connect with other professionals, exchange experiences and stay up-to-date on current initiatives and developments.

For whom.

The network is intended for professionals working with young student family caregivers or who have an interest in this topic. This could be from education, care or government. If you are involved in supporting these young people, or providing policy advice, this network is the perfect place for you to learn and collaborate.