Family services
Family transitional housing pilots
We are developing pilots that offer families a settled, self-contained home as an alternative to long stays in temporary accommodation, and we are looking for partners to shape them with us.
Why families
Children in temporary accommodation often face long journeys to school and have little room to do homework. Bed and breakfast accommodation should only be used for families in an emergency, and for no longer than six weeks.
A settled home near school and relatives makes daily life more predictable for children, and makes it easier for parents to hold down work and plan ahead.
What a pilot could look like
Self-contained homes
Furnished family homes near schools and public transport.
Coaching for the household
Weekly check-ins with a Housing Officer on the tenancy, money and anything else the family wants to work on.
Local services
Contact with schools, health visitors, family hubs and children’s services, where the family agrees.
An agreement with the council
Covering nominations, suitability and reporting, with results shared with the council.
Get in touch
Interested in a family pilot?
If you are a local authority, children’s services team or housing partner and would like to explore a family transitional housing pilot in your area, we would like to hear from you. Tell us a little about what you have in mind and we will be in touch.
