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These pages provide information about housing issues that commonly affect families with pre-school children.
Housing issues can be very complex. Shelter strongly recommends that Children's Centres seek further advice and support from a specialist housing advice agency if they feel unsure about any aspect of a case.
Applying for social housing
Issues that families should bear in mind when applying for social housing. Read more 
Eligibility for assistance
How to work out whether a family is eligible for housing assistance from the council. What other help is available for a family that is not eligible? Read more
Families and intentional homelessness
The rights of families with young children who are found to be 'intentionally homeless'. Read more
Challenging local authority decisions
Local authority decisions on housing issues can be challenged in a number of ways. There are often set procedures and time limits for specific types of challenge. Read more
Housing rights during pregnancy
Housing issues that could arise when a woman is pregnant. Read more
Rights of families with disabled children
Families with disabled children may be able to access support in a number of ways. Read more