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Housing First for Care Leavers: Evaluation of the Initial Two Years of Haringey Housing First

In 2019, the London Borough of Haringey commissioned Centrepoint to establish and deliver a two year Housing First for Care Leavers pilot project. The University of York was commissioned by Centrepoint to undertake an independent evaluation of the early stage of the project. Through this, the evaluation found that housing first can act as an important means through which care leavers sustain tenancies and lead meaningful lives.

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A year like no other: Youth homelessness during the COVID pandemic

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been unprecedented. Since the UK went into its first lockdown in March 2020, the Government has channelled funding of over £700 million to help prevent homelessness and provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers as part of the Everyone In scheme.

Talkin' about my generation: 50 years of growing up and moving out

For the past five decades Centrepoint has supported homeless young people to turn their lives around. In 2019, no young person should find themselves homeless yet we are supporting more young people than ever through our accommodation services and national Helpline.

Views from the frontline: What do young people need to move on from care successfully

The solutions identified in this report span a wide range of themes. These are presented as recommendations for both local and national government alongside examples of good practice.

From care to where? Care leavers’ access to accommodation

Abigail Gill and Elizabeth Daw

A report based on the accounts of young people who have left the care system and have navigated their way through the complex systems and processes to find a place to call home.

What does a good professional relationship look like for homeless young people?

Phillip Mullen, PhD candidate in the Department of Geography at Newcastle University

This report brings together the voices of members of staff and young people to evaluate what a positive professional looks like for young people. The report offers some ideas for others to take forward in order to build and maintain positive professional relationships with young people, in order to ensure young people engage with and get the best support possible

Manifesto for homeless young people: London mayoral elections 2020

Centrepoint is calling on London Mayoral candidates to commit to taking urgent action on youth homelessness.

Exempting homeless young people and care leavers from the Shared Accommodation Rate

Under current welfare rules, thousands of vulnerable young people are at risk of homelessness, as they cannot afford to cover the cost of renting in the private rental sector. The amount of financial support someone in receipt of benefits can claim for their rent is calculated according to the Local Housing Allowance (LHA). The LHA is based on average rents in an area, and includes different rates depending on the size of the property that the claimant is thought to need. Most people under the age of 35 are only eligible for the lowest rate of LHA, the Shared Accommodation Rate. This is based on the cost of renting a room in a shared house.

Point Made Podcast - Out and Proud: Challenges around Queer identity

4th September 2023

In this episode we discuss the realities of being LGBTQ+, female and homeless and how these identities intersect with different cultural backgrounds and upbringing.