Accommodation

Evolve Housing and Support - King George's House and Teenage Parents Service

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people aged 16-21 with low to medium support needs around independent living skills. Can accept those with low mental health problems and ex-offenders. Will also accept teenage parents. Must have a local connection to LB Lambeth.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

21

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept agency referrals via LB Lambeth Support Needs Assessment and Placement Team only.

Referral procedure

Application form completed by prospective resident prior to interview. Require as much background information as possible about support needs. Require proof of ID.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

3-6 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

13 full time staff, available 7.30am-9.30pm, concierge at night. Keywork system (10 residents per key worker), with regular meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed every 3 months, cover independent living skills, education, training, employment and move-on. Signposting to local services. Access to translation services.

Total spaces

94

Units

Including 7 flats for teenage parents and their child, 21 beds for second stage accommodation.

Further information

Public transport

Stockwell tube - 5 minutes walk. Buses 2, 88, 155, 322, 345, 355, N2, N155.