Yes there
is help if you're homeless. Did you know that...
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In
2004 over 53,000 people applied as homeless to their local
authority, in Wales alone. |
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The local council housing department
often has to provide emergency
housing to people who don't have a place to live.
And you do not have to be sleeping on the streets to be homeless.
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New
laws passed in 2001mean that more 16 and 17 year olds
in Wales will be housed. |
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There should be help and support for
almost all young people aged 16
or 17 who find themselves homeless.
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Social
services in Wales have responsibilities for care leavers. |
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Many young
people who have left care will be provided with accommodation
by a social services or social work department. Others may
get accommodation from the council housing department.
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No
money and nowhere to go? There is help. |
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You may need information on what to do in when
its four o'clock, it's Friday and the young person with
you is literally homeless that night.
Verified 30 August 2005
This page applies to Wales
Disclaimer The information contained
on this site gives only general guidance about housing issues in the Wales.
It should not be regarded or relied upon as a complete or authoritative statement
of the housing rights and options of young people. If you have any housing problems
you should always get advice.
© Shelter Cymru
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