Joint Protocol - Homelessness Support Service for 16/17 year olds

Homelessness support service for 16/17 year olds is an agreement between a number of agencies to work together to meet the needs of 16/17 year olds experiencing or at risk of homelessness.  Partners to the protocol in Durham City are the Local Authority Housing Department, Children and Young Peoples Services Children in Need Teams and Emergency Duty Teams, Connexions County Durham, Youth Engagement Service and Moving On.  The Joint Protocol aims to increase joint working to meet the needs of 16/17 year olds, improve communication between agencies, prevent homelessness, ensure 16/17 year olds get the support they need and access appropriate and suitable accommodation.