Youth Homelessness on the Rise in England

Relationship breakdowns are causing a rise in homelessness among young people, a new Homeless Link study has revealed.  The findings reveal the extent to which rising homelessness is affecting young people aged 16-24.

According to ‘Young & Homeless’ report, a survey of 79 homeless charities and 108 local authority housing services found that, over the past year:

• Nearly half of homelessness services (44%) and councils (48%) have seen an increase in young people seeking help because they are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless;
• The number one cause for homelessness among this age group is relationship breakdowns with family and friends, and cases of this have increased;
• The majority (62%) of young homeless clients seen by charities were not in education, employment or training, 46% were in financial difficulties; and
• A quarter of young clients (26%) seen by services had experience of sleeping rough.

Download the report from the Homeless Link website.