Accommodation

Salvation Army Homes - Dashwood House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless women aged 16-30 with medium support needs, including young women coming out of local authority care and refugees. Must have a 6 month connection to RB Kensington & Chelsea.

Who we cannot help

No automatic exclusions. Applications considered on a case by case basis.

Gender

Women

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Only accept referrals via RB Kensington & Chelsea's Housing Options Team.

Referral procedure

Require proof of ID. Interview. If accepted but no vacancies, placed on waiting list - must keep in contact with project.

Length of stay

Support and accommodation

Support offered

5 full time staff, sleep-in cover. Keywork system, meetings at least monthly. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed every 6 months. Staff help with budgeting, benefits, filling in forms and life skills. Liaise with social workers and other agencies. Can make referrals to specialist external agencies as appropriate.