The child or young person aged 16 or 17 should contact their Local Authority Childrens Services department. The Local Authority may discuss the matter with the child or young person to see what services it could provide to enable them to stay at home.

What do I do if Im homeless at 16?

If you are a homeless young person aged 16 - 17 years old, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets has a legal duty to support you .Alternatively, you can call the Multi- Agency Safe Guarding Hub (MASH) Team on;020 7364 5601/5606. Out of office hours please call Emergency Duty Team on; 0207 364 4079.More items

Can a 16 year old get help with housing?

If you are aged 16 or 17 years, or you are the parent or guardian of a 16 or 17-year-old and you are experiencing difficulties in your situation at home, you should contact the SAFE team for support and advice as soon as possible. The service can help your family to resolve problems and conflicts in your home.

What should a homeless teenager do?

If you are a homeless youth in need of immediate safety, contact your local Safe Place program or find someone of authority to connect you to help. Remember, you are not alone and there is a path out of homelessness. Dont be afraid to ask for help. You are worth it and help is available!

Can a 16 year old get a flat?

There are some people under 18 who can claim. There are no age restrictions on claiming housing benefit. Many 16 or 17 year olds claiming either universal credit or housing benefit will fall within the Single Room Rent restrictions for people under the age 35.

What is a homeless child called?

Homeless youth are often called street kids or street child; the definition of street children is contested, but many practitioners and policymakers use UNICEFs concept of boys and girls, aged under 18 years, for whom the street (including unoccupied dwellings and wasteland) has become home and/or their source of

What is a better word for homeless?

Instead, the stylebook recommends “homeless people,” “people without housing,” or “people without homes.” Other terms considered disparaging are “vagrant” or “derelict.”

What is a street kid called?

Homeless youth are often called street kids or street child; the definition of street children is contested, but many practitioners and policymakers use UNICEFs concept of boys and girls, aged under 18 years, for whom the street (including unoccupied dwellings and wasteland) has become home and/or their source of