Home support: Helping young people to live independently
Tuesday, April 6, 2004
More than 20 people have come forward to participate in Hull City Council's Supported Lodgings Scheme since its launch last summer. The project aims to help young people leaving the local authority's care to live independent lives. Gail Hunter (left), who was the first carer to be recruited to the scheme, is now providing a home for 19-year-old Gemma Jones. "She settled in very well with the rest of the family," said Hunter. "Helping young people to become independent is extremely rewarding." The scheme is managed by the Hull Young People's Support Service.
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