Publications and Resources

Young people are more vulnerable than ever to homelessness. Between 2016/17 and 2019/20, youth homelessness increased by 40%. In 2020/21 over a fifth of households accessing local authority support to prevent or end their homelessness were aged between 16-24. / Apr 2022

In July 2021, CRAE and Just for Kids Law responded to the Department for Education's consultation on introducing national standards for unregulated provision.  / Jul 2021

In April 2021, CRAE and Just for Kids Law submitted to the Education Select Committee's inquiry on children's homes to highlight that the use of unregulated provision for 16- and 17-year-olds is increasing, despite the many instances of poor-quality provision seen in Just for Kids Law’s caseload. / Apr 2021

CRAE's briefing to the House of Lords to inform peers ahead of a debate on a report by the Children's Commissioner: 'Unregulated: Children in care living in semi-independent accommodation'. / Nov 2020

Our new report reveals the shocking conditions children are experiencing while living in Bed & Breakfasts and Temporary Accommodation. Children in England are being housed illegally in B&Bs for months on end leaving them at risk of sexual exploitation, developing mental and physical health problems and disrupting their education.  / Jun 2018