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Welcome to the NYHS knowledge base for local authorities and their partners in preventing and tackling youth homelessness.

News

• The Youth Justice Board has set up a new e-forum for YOT accommodation officers (external link) and others working to meet the housing needs of young people in contact with YOTs. Should you have any problems registering please email: Howard.Jasper@yjb.gov.uk.
• The House of Lords Ruling in the case of G vs. Southwark, is the latest case law relating to homeless young people aged 16 and 17. It addresses the interaction of the Children Act 1989 and the homelessness legislation and you can read it here: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200809/ldjudgmt/jd090520/appg-1.htm (external link).
• Latest module added to the site - Mentoring and befriending. See also the updated section - Move-on options for young people.

Events

• The Chartered Institute of Housing is holding events in London (10 June 2010) and Manchester (17 June 2010) focusing on housing and support for young people. For further information please visit: http://www.cih.org/events/seminars/youngpeople10 (external link)

About this website 

• It provides structured guidance and case studies on all the components of local authorities' strategies to prevent and tackle youth homelessness. There are four core areas:
  • Strategy and partnerships
  • Prevention
  • Accommodation
  • Support for young people's wider needs

Each area considers different components in these four core aspects.

• It offers a library of materials for you to download and use. These have been provided by a wide range of authorities and agencies. Downloads can be accessed from the guidance and case studies pages or in the Find Downloads (Resources by Module) section
• If you would like to contribute to this website there is an add to or amend this website section

(The findings and recommendations in these resources are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views or proposed policies of Communities and Local Government).