Preventing homelessness

This section outlines strategies that can be used to prevent a family from becoming homeless.

Every family's situation is different. Children's Centres need to interview their clients to understand what is happening and should seek advice from a housing specialist if necessary. Although it is often better for a family to try to keep their home, sometimes a move is unavoidable.

Dealing with money problems

Outlines some possible solutions to common financial problems. Read more 

Conflict within the household

Strategies that may be appropriate where relationship breakdown, domestic violence or antisocial behaviour by a member of the family have put the home at risk. Read more 

Conflict outside the household

Ways in which pressures from outside the home might make it difficult for a family to continue living in their home. Read more 


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