We can provide housing advice and arrange for short term housing support for young people leaving care.
You must have been:
If you are in need of emergency temporary accommodation when you leave care, the following options are available:
This type of accommodation can be a great stepping stone from leaving care into independent living. You will get your own room within a family home setting. The people offering the placement assist you in gaining independent living skills needed for when you get your own home.
This is only used in emergencies, when no other accommodation is available.
A room is provided for your sole use, with shared amenities until more suitable accommodation can be secured. This type of temporary accommodation is used as a temporary stop gap.
There are a number of projects specifically for young people. Support is provided to enable you to gain the skills to be able to live independently. A room for your sole use is provided with shared amenities.
These are single or shared furnished flats. Support is provided to help you live more independently.
Have a look at our Apply for a House information.
We will assess your application and reply to you within 20 days. We will write to tell you:
For further information on how your application will be assessed, please contact us at Specific.needs@fife.gov.uk. Our Housing Professionals will ensure your application is assessed, according to your current housing situation.
More information can be found on the Health and Social Care webpage.