Depaul Young Peoples Dispersed Accommodation Service provides housing and support to vulnerable young people (including couples and young parents) who are resettling after a period of living without a permanent home. The service aims to help young people develop the independent living skills necessary to manage and sustain their accommodation, so that they are able to manage financially; keep safe; engage with education, training and employment providers; be healthy and engage positively in their communities and wider society.
The service is available to young people aged 17-21 inclusive, and young parents aged 16-21 inclusive by referral through the Sheffield City Council Housing Support Pathway accessed via Howden House.
Accommodation is provided in a range of shared and self-contained properties across Sheffield. Rent for the property is in the main Housing Benefit eligible, some properties have a service charge which the tenant must pay to cover utilities.
Accommodation is normally for a maximum of 12 months.
Eligibility criteria for your service and any priority groups : Referral must be made by Sheffield City Council Housing Options and Advice
Ex-Offenders: At Fresh Start Housing Service (FSHS), we know that having stable accommodation helps people break the cycle of re-offending. FSHS has substantial experience of providing housing to offenders, including those released from prison, individuals serving community sentences, and those at risk of offending. Working closely with private landlords, housing departments and Registered Social Landlords.