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2. Aims and Objectives
2.1 To ensure the effective discharge of corporate responsibilities between Children’s Social Care and the Housing Districts by
jointly addressing the diverse accommodation and care needs of 16 and 17 year old homeless young people.
2.2 To ensure effective homelessness prevention services for homeless 16 and 17 year olds.
2.3 This protocol recognizes the need for partnership working and use of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) to help
meet the needs of young people and their families who may be vulnerable to becoming homeless.
2.4 To ensure the provision of good quality accommodation appropriate to the diverse accommodation needs of young
people.
2.5 Wherever possible young people should be placed in suitable accommodation. Bed and Breakfast type accommodation
should only be used in an emergency and as a last resort.
3. Guiding Principles
3.1 It is recognized that it is in the best interests of children and young people to live with their immediate families unless there is
evidence to the contrary.
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