{"id":4474,"date":"2025-08-07T13:37:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T11:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/expertiselab-young-informal-caregivers\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:27:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T07:27:41","slug":"expertiselab-young-informal-caregivers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/expertiselab-young-informal-caregivers\/","title":{"rendered":"ExpertiseLab Young Informal Caregivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8221; Working together to empower young family caregivers.&#8221;  <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1577_7f573f-23 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1577_7f573f-23 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1577_7f573f-23 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1577_7f573f-23 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why participate.<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>exchanging experiences with colleagues from mbo, hbo and wo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify bottlenecks and discuss them together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sharing and acquiring knowledge, including through experts and experts by experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>collect good practices and make them transferable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build lasting improvement within your institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is central?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supporting young family caregivers in their studies and lives<\/strong><br\/>The goal of the ExpertiseLab is to improve the situation of young student family caregivers by:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>raise awareness about their bottlenecks and situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increase basic knowledge among educational institutions and other stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide motivation and support so that family caregivers feel supported in their educational careers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>normalize informal care as a valuable contribution to society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By sharing knowledge and experience, we join forces and work together to find practical solutions for young family caregivers.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joining forces<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sharing knowledge and joining forces<\/strong><br\/>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.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom.<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join, at no cost<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The network&#8217;s meetings are financially made possible by the Ministry of OCW. This means that there is no additional cost for participation. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/how-nice-that-you-want-to-participate\/\">Register here for the ExpertiseLab Young Informal Caregivers<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/agenda\/\">View the calendar for upcoming meetings<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/knowledge-base\/?958459815=32\">Read more about informal care in education here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/13563130\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Click here for the 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