- NYHS home
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- Action learning projects
National Youth Homelessness Scheme
Action learning projects
This module showcases the innovative schemes tackling youth homelessness that are jointly funded by Communities and Local Government and Local Authorities as part of the National Youth Homelessness Scheme. YMCA Step-In is about innovation in partnership. Six unique YMCA / Local Authority partnerships are developing ways of reducing and preventing youth homelessness; sharing what they are learning in the process.
The schemes range from housing advice for teenagers to supported lodgings and private sector housing options.
The principle of each project is that young people will have new homelessness prevention and accommodation options to complement existing local services.
Six of these projects have been developed in partnership with the YMCA and are designed as Action Learning Centres. Their journey in tackling youth homelessness will be charted over the course of the year and will provide opportunities to learn from their work as it progresses.
Each project is locally designed and delivered with national coordination provided by YMCA England.
Where the projects are
The YMCA projects are:
- Fylde Coast YMCA with Fylde and Wyre Borough Councils (Case Study 4)
- Chantry YMCA with Wakefield Council (Case Study 3)
- Chelmsford YMCA with Chelmsford Council (Case Study 2)
- West London YMCA with LB Harrow Council (Case Study 6)
- South London YMCA with LB Lambeth Council (Case Study 5)
- Hove YMCA with Brighton and Hove Council (Case Study 7)
Each YMCA will share their experiences and learning so other organisations can set up similar schemes in their local area and bolster their chances of success.
About Action Learning
Each YMCA / Local Authority partnership is going through a cycle of learning on the job:
- Listening to young people and partners (see Young People Speak)
- Delivering services
- Reflecting on progress
- Making adaptations
Each Partnership will take part in local and regional events and chart its progress on this website so that others can develop projects to tackle youth homelessness.
Tools Additional resources Case studies
