Starlings Caregiver Engagement Survey |
Introduction
Hello!
You’re invited to take part in this anonymous 15–20 minute survey because of the important role you play in supporting young people growing up with parental substance use.
This survey is for natural support professionals (example: teachers, counselors, youth workers, nurses, group home staff, etc.), foster parents, and kinship/family caregivers - people like YOU who show up every day to care for youth who may be going through a difficult time. These young people may be dealing with:
You’re invited to take part in this anonymous 15–20 minute survey because of the important role you play in supporting young people growing up with parental substance use.
This survey is for natural support professionals (example: teachers, counselors, youth workers, nurses, group home staff, etc.), foster parents, and kinship/family caregivers - people like YOU who show up every day to care for youth who may be going through a difficult time. These young people may be dealing with:
- Stress: feeling worried, overwhelmed or under a lot of pressure
- Stigma: feeling judged or misunderstood because of their situation
- Living with difficult experiences within the family like separation, conflict, or a home that feels unstable
Why This Survey Matters
By sharing your experiences, you can help us:
By sharing your experiences, you can help us:
- Learn what it is like to support youth affected by a parent’s substance use
- Understand what helps you build trust and connection with the youth you care for
- Reflect on how your own story shapes how you support others
- Find out what tools or support would help you - and see if you want to help create them
You don’t have to answer every question. We value your voice, no matter how much you choose to share.
About this Project
At Starlings, we’ve heard from many caregivers and professionals who want better, more caring ways to support young people growing up with parental addiction. This is why we are co-creating:
About this Project
At Starlings, we’ve heard from many caregivers and professionals who want better, more caring ways to support young people growing up with parental addiction. This is why we are co-creating:
- A caregiver toolkit (a helpful guide made for folks like you)
- A community plan to bring people together and share support
We already looked at research and other programs and we saw that there are very few resources made specifically for people like you. This survey is the next step.
What Will Happen with your Answers
Your answers are confidential, which means:
What Will Happen with your Answers
Your answers are confidential, which means:
- We wont use your name or anything that identifies you
- We’ll only share a summary of the answers from other folks who completed the survey
- If we use quotes, they will not be linked to your name
Please complete the survey by September 30, 2025 October 19, 2025.
Thank You!
As a thank you for your time, you'll have the chance to enter a draw for one of two $50 gift cards.
At the end of the survey, you can provide your name and email address to enter the draw.
More importantly, your answers will help make better tools and support for you and the young people in your care.
Need Support or Have Questions?
If you want to do the survey by phone or need translation or other help, we’re here for you:
Starlings contact: TaciaT@starlings.ca OR agneschen@starlings.ca
Habitus contact: lorijanepasaraba@habituscollective.ca.
THANK YOU in advance for your participation!
Thank You!
As a thank you for your time, you'll have the chance to enter a draw for one of two $50 gift cards.
At the end of the survey, you can provide your name and email address to enter the draw.
More importantly, your answers will help make better tools and support for you and the young people in your care.
Need Support or Have Questions?
If you want to do the survey by phone or need translation or other help, we’re here for you:
Starlings contact: TaciaT@starlings.ca OR agneschen@starlings.ca
Habitus contact: lorijanepasaraba@habituscollective.ca.
THANK YOU in advance for your participation!