We are planning a number of regional courses throughout 2007, please contact us for further information and expressions of interest - contact Helen Stollar 020 8772 9900 x26

Suitable for: anyone working as an adviser or advocate for young people.

Course Structure: A one-day open course supplemented by detailed course notes that will act as future reference material and relevant exercises

Aim: To develop participants’ understanding of young single homelessness and the relevant legislative frameworks in order to increase confidence in using the law to advocate on behalf of young people in housing need.

Course content
1. Brief discussion on the levels, patterns and trends of young single homelessness.
2. The homelessness legislation as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002.
3. The new priority need categories and the assessment of vulnerability.
4. The Children Act.
5. The Leaving Care Act.
6. Intentionality
7. Local connection
8. S.17 of the Children Act

What previous participants have said about this course:
“John kept the whole group interested from the beginning to the end”
“one of the most engaging and knowledgeable trainers I have come across”

Price for Advising Young People on Housing & Homelessness course:
Youth Access members: £70.00, Voluntary Sector: £105.00, Statutory Sector: £130.00

Special Offer: Advice Package Deal
book on this course and the 2 day Improving Advice Skills course at the same time and save 20% on all three days:
Youth Access members: £136.00, Voluntary Sector: £212.00, Statutory Sector: £264.00

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