Are you a frontline worker who supports young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness? Do you want to hear from young people and specialist youth services to understand how you can best meet the needs of young people? Join this online learning event hosted by the Scottish Frontline Network and Rock Trust!
Today in Scotland we are in a growing homelessness crisis, and our young people deserve better. Last year, over 7,000 young people were assessed as homeless in Scotland and people between 16-25 continue to be the most overrepresented age group in homelessness statistics.
We know that the best way to end youth homelessness is by preventing it in the first place, to stop the cycle before it begins, by offering upstream interventions that identifies and supports young people at risk at an early stage – and when young people are going through homelessness, we must make sure they are supported into suitable housing that meets their needs.
We also know that young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness are more likely to experience mental health and physical health issues and to have additional support needs, including neurodiversity. We must ensure our frontline staff and support services are able to adapt and support the individual needs of this group of young people.
At this event, you will learn about good practice from specialist youth organisations and services in Scotland and hear from young people how frontline workers and services can best support them.
This interactive online event will include a mix of presentations from speakers and discussions in breakout rooms where you can share good practice and challenges from your own work when it comes to addressing homelessness among young people.
This event is co-hosted by the Scottish Frontline Network, Cyrenians and Rock Trust.
NB: The event will take place on Teams. You will receive a link and joining instructions closer to the date.