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Explore the 'Making Every Contact Count' joint approach to homelessness and the Government's goals for preventing homelessness through early identification and joined-up services. Learn about the 10 clear challenges local governments face in achieving the 'gold standard' service, from corporate commitment to supporting 16 to 17-year-olds. Discover how partnerships with voluntary sectors and other local entities can address needs in support, education, employment, and training. Participate in break-out sessions focusing on existing efforts and future collaboration prospects. Join us in shaping effective housing pathways and preventing second nights out for homeless individuals.
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www.nwleics.gov.uk ‘Making Every Contact Count’ A joint approach to homelessness 23 November 2012
www.nwleics.gov.uk The Government’s emphasis • Prevent homelessness • Joined up services • Early identification.
www.nwleics.gov.uk 10 clear challenges for local government and their partners = 'gold standard' service
www.nwleics.gov.uk • Corporate commitment • Partnership work • Housing options/prevention • No Second Night Out • Housing pathways • Private Rented Offer • Mortgage Rescue Scheme • Homelessness strategy • 16 to 17 year olds • No families in B&B. 10 challenges
www.nwleics.gov.uk • Partnership working with the voluntary sector and other local partners to address support, education, employment and training needs. • Housing pathways agreed or in development with key partners & client groups that includes appropriate accommodation and support.
www.nwleics.gov.uk Break out session (45mins) With consideration for local issues: What you’re already doing? Focus on 2 & 5. (15mins)(yellow post-it notes) How could we work together in the future?Focus on challenges 2 & 5.(pink post-it notes) (30 mins)