Homelessness charities call for tailored support for young people facing increasing instability.
"We're trapped in a world where there's no growth," says Kaitlyn, who is 19. "It's not easy to get a job, save money, go back to school."
Kaitlyn wants to see more funding for youth groups and education centres as well as more affordable accommodation. "Our night shelter has been full since Covid restrictions lifted so we have eight young people each night," says Rob Swarbrick."Sixty to 80 young people come to us each week for different reasons, be it therapy or somewhere to sleep," he says.Ree'Cee says Streetlife has helped her get back on her feet after a period of homelessness
She's struggled with her mental health and says the charity helped her find places to stay and to stabilise her relationship with her family."I realised I needed to leave home and that I'd rather be homeless than be there," he says.Cale feels more needs to be done to support young and vulnerable people"I've probably had depression more than half my life," he says.
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