Preventing homelessness occurring in the first place is recognised as being in the best interests of all young people and prevention is a key element of the joint work between Housing Authorities and Warwickshire County Council.

The Warwickshire Protocol for Assessing and Managing the Housing Needs of Homeless Young People has been designed to ensure effective joint working between Children and Families and Local Housing Authorities across Warwickshire who will work together in trying to keep the young person within their family, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so, giving consideration to both the accommodation and support needs of young people who are affected by actual or potential homelessness.

Further details of the local protocol can be found by clicking on the links below:

• Warwickshire Protocol for Assessing and Managing the Housing needs of Homeless Young People
• Appendices Warwickshire Protocol for Assessing and Managing the Housing needs of Homeless Young People
• A factsheet has also been produced for 16 & 17 years old who may be homeless in Warwickshire.