Family homelessness

Title Author Publisher Description Publication year

35 year of homelessness

Porchlight Porchlight An overview of 35 years of homelessness 2009

Acting in the best interests of homeless children: views of children and young people on where they live

Shelter Scotland Shelter Scotland A report exploring children’s views about where they live and help shape the Scottish Government guidance on meeting the best interests of... 2009

Against the Odds: An Investigation Comparing the Lives of Children on Either Side of Britain's Housing Divide

Rice, B Shelter Report on what it means to be a child living in bad housing, based on case study interviews, statistical research and a review of existing... 2006

Bed and Breakfast - The Way Forward

Shelter Shelter A briefing paper published jointly by Shelter, the Association of London Government and National Housing Federation. Outlines action that they... 2001

Briefing: Alternatives to Bed and Breakfast: An Overview of Practice in Scotland

Shelter Scotland Shelter Scotland Practice guidelines that aim to help local authorities in Scotland eradicate the number of homeless families in bed and breakfast (B&B)... 2005

Bright Lights and Homelessness: Family and Single Homelessness Among Young People in our Cities

YMCA England YMCA England A report profiling the young homeless population in four London boroughs (Camden, Lambeth, Southwark and Westminster) and seven regional cities.... 1996

Can't Play, Won't Play?

Corbett, Gavin Shelter Scotland A report about play facilities and play opportunities for homeless children living in temporary accommodation in Scotland. 1999

Children and Housing: Law and Practice in the Management of Social Housing

Henderson, Josephine Lemos and Crane A guide to housing issues as they affect children. Divided into three sections, it covers: provision for homeless families; specific problems which... 1999

Divided Lives: Split Households and Homelessness Policy and Practice

Baker, Leila Shelter A report of research into the traumatic effects of living apart for children, their parents and for many adults who would like to receive care... 1996

Do My Kids Have to Live Like This Forever?: The Lives of Homeless Families and Children in London

Reacroft, John Barnardo's Report on the lives of homeless families, based on in depth interviews with 10 families living in temporary accommodation in London. Looks at the... 2005