Joint Working Between Housing and Children’s Services

Guide for strategic managers and commissioners in housing and children's services on preventing homelessness and tackling its effects on children and young people. Focus on 16-17 year olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, care leavers aged 18-21, children of families in temporary accommodation, and children of families who have been, or are at risk of being, found intentionally homeless. Covers a range of practice areas, including joint protocols, effective use of joint resources, sharing information, using the Common Assessment Framework, and involving children, young people and parents. Contains case studies of good and emerging practice and links to other resources. Available to download from the CLG website.