
Written by child poverty expert Lisa Harker, this shocking report reveals the devastating impact of bad housing on children's life chances.
'Chance of a lifetime' analyses the effect bad housing has on a child's education, physical health, mental health, and opportunities in adulthood. The report includes Shelter's recommendations.
'Excellent, as it is linked to Every Child Matters outcomes'
Kim Lyon, Specialist Family Worker, Sure Start Childrens Centre.
Published: September 2006
ISBN: 978-1-903595-65-7
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| Against the odds |
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| Listen up |
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| Waiting for the future |
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| Housing game - tablemat |
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| Housing game cards |
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| Housing game |
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| A new tomorrow |
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| Local know-how |
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| Homelessness: early identification & prevention |
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| Rights and wrongs - the homelessness safety net 30 years on |
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| Know your rights: information about housing and homelessness |
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| Common monitoring |
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| Mediation for young homeless people |
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| Mentoring and befriending for young homeless people |
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| Homeless? Read this |
‘Excellent as it’s linked to Every Child Matters outcomes.’
Kim Lyon, Specialist Family Worker, Sure Start Children’s Centre, Gainsborough.
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