Being homeless is an awful situation for anyone; for a young person it can set a pattern for life. The winter months are often the most difficult, especially with the expected increase in fuel bills this autumn. It is our mission to prevent youth homelessness across Hertfordshire.
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Some key trends we have seen develop over the past 12 months are: an increase in mental health issues with over 40% of our young service users affected, anger issues which are a major contributor to family breakdown and financial issues relating to the increases in the cost of living. The young people we are now supporting have more complex needs that take more time to help resolve and require even more specialist help. We support over 2,000 young people and their families every year.
Our primary focus is on preventing youth homelessness by empowering young people to make positive informed choices. Our key strategic services are: prevention & early intervention, crisis intervention and independent living support. Our services support 16-24 year olds through specialist, focused help. We believe that safe and secure accommodation is the essential foundation from which young people can plan their futures and achieve their goals.