The federation is developing two flagship foyers in the YJB's new resettlement consortia — groups of local authorities and custodial establishments in north-west and south-west England, adopting a "collaborative approach" to resettlement.
Frances Done, chair of the YJB, said the partnership will help equip young people with the life skills and knowledge they need to contribute to society, build a positive future, and stay away from crime and anti-social behaviour.
Colin Falconer, director of innovation at the Foyer Federation, said: "Over the next two years we will be working together to explore how Foyer can help to reduce the number of young people involved in criminal behaviour and help them make the transition to an independent, crime-free adulthood."
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