- Who it's for
- Outside Caregiver
- Child / youth age
- All ages
- Geography
- National
- Action type
- Plan
- Reading time
- About 3 min
- Last verified
- August 2026
What this is
A short self-assessment caregivers can repeat weekly in under five minutes.
Why it matters
Caregiver capacity is the household's most-used and least-tracked resource.
What you should know
- Name what feels hardest today before deciding what to do about it.
- Sort tasks into this week, later, and not mine.
- Ask for help with something specific and small; broad requests rarely get answered.
- One need per week is a realistic target.
Talk about it
Tell one trusted person the answer to 'what do I need this week?'
Your next step
Write down the one thing you need this week and who could help.
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