The Bleak Houses report by children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield said there are 124,000 children who are officially homeless and a further 90,000 forced to "sofa surf".
Official figures related to homeless families are also called into question. Longfield says that they are failing to capture the number of parents who are deemed to have made themselves "intentionally homeless" and those who are unable to claim benefits due to their immigration status.
The report warns that a further 375,000 children are living in households in rent or mortgage arrears, putting them at risk of homelessness in the future.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
