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Point Made Podcast - Young parents: how to find education, employment and training after facing homelessness
The challenges young parents experiencing homelessness face when seeking education, employment and training and where to find help.
The challenges young parents experiencing homelessness face when seeking education, employment and training and where to find help.
Aimee was the first apprentice recruited through the Centrepoint Apprenticeship Academy, which offers work opportunities to those with lived experience of homelessness.
Idan (23) grew up in an unstable household. A particularly traumatic event resulted in her becoming homeless and led her to moving into a Centrepoint service. Now in her own place, Idan has started a journey of healing and stability.
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Addi (22), who is neurodivergent, has been living at a Centrepoint service for eight months. He became homeless following a family breakdown. Now, he's preparing to move into his own place!
Zeph (18), who identifies as non-binary, was referred to Centrepoint’s therapeutic service for 16-18-year-old when they became homeless. They were able to attend a horticulture residential with the RHS ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show in 2023 and they are now studying Forensic Psychology at university and being supported by the Centrepoint Bursary.
In 2022, Naira (26) became homeless after escaping an abusive marriage. Centrepoint supported Naira into a home and employment . Over a year later, she is still in employment with Pret and thriving.
Andrew was referred to Centrepoint’s Independent Living Programme after struggling to pay rent in supported housing once he started working. After a year in ILP, he has now moved into his own flat and is about to qualify as an electrician.
To end youth homelessness, we need to know how many people experience homelessness and what happens to them when they seek help. Our Youth Homelessness Databank brings together all the information available to build the clearest picture possible, and estimates that 129,000 young people in the United Kingdom approached their council for help during the financial year 2021/22.