YMCA Exeter, YMCA South Devon and Torbay Council have teamed as much as develop recent homes within the town of Paignton.
Eight recent houses have been built to offer accommodation to local young people who find themselves in search of to maneuver on from foster placements and council supported accommodation.
It is hoped that the brand new living arrangements will help the occupants develop “independent living skills”.
Gareth Sorsby, YMCA Exeter Joint CEO, said, “There is an urgent need for move-on accommodation in Torbay in order that local young people can have a house in their very own area and receive the support they need, enabling them to develop further and begin contributing to the local economy and society.
“For young individuals who have been homeless or are moving out of care, they’ve incredible potential to thrive, but often just need the proper combination of support and stable home environment to make that possible.”
It is believed that homelessness amongst young people is at a record high in Britain, with 118,000 prone to having nowhere to live in 2024, based on the charity Centre Point. The annual cost of homelessness is believed by Centre Point to be around £8.5 billion, mostly resulting from lost productivity, but in addition resulting from crime and extra health requirements.
According to Exeter YMCA, Torbay particularly has experienced something of a crisis, with an 180 per cent increase in 18 to 25 yr olds in B and Bs on the Housing Options waiting list. They are at high risk of homelessness and urgently need somewhere to live.
As well because the homes, the YMCA can be attempting to offer support, volunteering and training opportunities to the brand new occupants.
Sorsby said, “We know from years of experience that young people must find a way to see what they will achieve and what their future could appear like in the event that they commit to a support plan and are motivated to succeed.
“Our Supported Housing Pathway in Exeter has a 100% success rate of young people moving through our Stage 2, 3 and 4 housing, gaining the steadiness and confidence to maneuver into their very own long-term tenancies.
“The move-on experience is crucial for every young person, providing a way of feat and progression.”
