Friday, 20 January 2017

New Funding ‘Fails To Address’ Causes Of Youth Homelessness

The £48 million of funding announced by the Government for Councils to help deliver new and expanded services to prevent and reduce homelessness, fails to address root causes – according to property industry charity LandAid. The new funding will be available to councils in England to meet the costs of the Homelessness Reduction Private Members’ Bill, which if passed by Parliament, will mean anyone at risk of losing their home will get the help they need more quickly. LandAid Chief Executive Paul Morrish said: “Nothing in today’s announcement tackles the biggest twin causes of homelessness among young people; family breakdown and the appalling prognosis facing those leaving the care system.” Read more on 24housing.

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