Could you offer a young person a place to call home?
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Question 1 of 3
Do you have a spare room?
A young person needs a room of their own, somewhere safe to settle and begin planning what comes next.
Question 2 of 3
Could you offer a warm welcome?
Patience, encouragement and a place where a young person can feel at home matter more than having every answer.
Question 3 of 3
Are you willing to learn?
Training, guidance and someone to call are part of the role. You will not be doing it on your own.
It sounds like hosting could be worth exploring
Enter your postcode to find the team near you. There is no commitment at this stage.
Not sure about one of these? That is exactly what your local scheme is there for. Talk it through with them.
Your local scheme can help
We suggest you speak directly to your scheme to check what’s possible.
Find a scheme near you
Your local scheme can answer your questions and guide you through the next step.
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Schemes near you
Distances are approximate and based on the scheme address supplied. A nearby scheme may not cover your local authority area, so please confirm eligibility directly with the scheme.
Who could you support?
Young people in care and care leavers
Building independence
A safe, welcoming home can help young people leaving care build confidence and move toward independence.
Separated migrant children
Finding safety and stability
Supported lodgings can offer a safe home while a young person settles, continues their education and rebuilds confidence.
Young people facing homelessness
A safe place to regroup
For young people at risk of homelessness, a stable home and trusted adult can make the next steps feel possible.
One step at a time
The process of becoming a host
Your local scheme will guide you through each stage. There is time to ask questions and decide whether it feels right.
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Make an enquiry
Get in touch with your local service. They will answer your questions and explain what happens next.
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Have an initial conversation
Talk by phone, online or in person. It is a chance to find out more and see whether hosting feels right for you.
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Begin the assessment
If you want to continue, your local service will arrange home visits, checks and references with you.
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Complete your training
You will take part in training and have time to understand the role before you are approved.
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Get matched with a young person
When the time is right, introductions happen carefully before a young person moves in.
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Support the move to independence
You will offer encouragement as a young person builds confidence, with the local service beside you.