Young people and care leavers housing rights
Housing rights and options of young people and care leavers, including the duties of local authorities towards them.
Young people and care leavers housing options
Temporary and permanent housing options for young people and the financial help allowing them to access and pay for accommodation.
Tenancies for children and young people
The legal position of tenancies for people under 18, including succession to a tenancy.
Duties to homeless 16 and 17 year olds
Overview of duties and powers of housing departments and social services to accommodate homeless young people and care leavers.
Assessments and duties to children in need
Social services must assess children’s needs and keep the assessment up-to-date in order to decide what services should be provided.
Powers to accommodate young people
Powers of social services to provide financial assistance and accommodation to homeless young people aged under 18 and their families.
Duty to accommodate children in need
Duty of social services to provide accommodation to certain children in need in their area who cannot live with their families.
Duties to children leaving care
Social services must prepare children for leaving care, assist care leavers and publish information relating to what support they offer.
Housing and social services cooperation
Local authority protocols and legislative framework on joint working responsibilities towards young people and care leavers.