Supported Accommodation for Young People, Care Experienced Young People and Young Parents, aged 16-25 (PME)

Local authorities in England have a strict duty to secure accommodation for homeless 16-17 year olds, often under children's services (Section 20, Children Act 1989), while?those aged 18-25 are generally owed duties under the Housing Act 1996 if they are in "priority need," such as being care leave

rs, pregnant, or vulnerable. This contracted service represents the Local Authority’s main provision towards delivering this duty. Key Housing Duties (16–25): 16–17 Year Olds:?Considered "children in need." Local authorities must provide ac