Homelessness

If you leave home without anywhere else to live or your parents throw you out then you are ‘homeless’. This happens to quite a few young people, some end up sleeping on the floor of a friend’s house for a few days, or worse sleeping rough on the streets.

If you find yourself homeless, or think that it could happen, you need to contact your Personal Adviser as soon as possible.

Depending on your circumstances you might be eligible to apply for council run housing, but it’s likely that you’ll be placed on a waiting list for something suitable to become available.

It always pays to Know Your Rights

Housing for young people gives useful information.

The Salford Foyer can provide accommodation for vulnerable young people; it is at:

Shelter provides advice on homelessness and has a local advice centre at:

The CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau) also provides advice on housing and homelessness issues. The local CAB is at:

There are other CAB offices in Eccles, Irlam and Cadishead, Swinton and Walkden.

 You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away. You could also go to Weblinx for more useful websites.