The coalition is made up of organisations that work with young carers and their families, including The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Disabled Parents Network.
The aim is to propel young carers and their families up the political agenda to ensure their needs are met.
One area the coalition will initially focus on is the Education and Skills Bill, as the government has said young people with a "reasonable excuse", such as caring for a parent, will not be prosecuted for not participating in education.
However, the coalition argues safeguards are needed to ensure young carers and their families are offered the support they need to allow young carers to stay on in education or training.
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