Housing advice and intensive support for single parents living in temporary accommodation (TA) in Lambeth
Living in cramped, dirty rooms that are unsuitable for their or their children’s well-being, single parents in TA face acute challenges.
We know that single parents feel financially and emotionally burdened, isolated, and struggle with finding the right support for their needs. The children in TA face mental health difficulties, disruptions in education, health problems, and more.
Our new service provides community-based housing advice and support for single parents living in TA. We address urgent housing concerns and provide essential advice and tailored support for families with complex needs.
Support Provided
Our integrated, community-centric approach equips parents with knowledge of their housing rights, availability of resources, and the confidence to advocate for their families’ needs.
We support with:
- Community drop-in housing surgeries for advice, legal support and signposting to other services
- Intensive support for families with complex needs
- Early intervention to prevent tenancy breakdown
- Mediation services to resolve conflicts and sustain tenancies
- Workshops and community engagement to equip parents with information and practical advice
Private Facebook Group: Temporary Accommodation Support & Advice
The private Facebook group, the London T.A. Hub, is open to individuals and families who would like to receive information, guidance and support on temporary accommodation in London. The group is a welcoming and supportive community, with opportunities to share personal experiences, ask and answer questions, and form relationships with one another. The group moderators are Kineara practitioners and volunteers. To join the private group, click on the link below, answer three eligibility questions, and agree to a set of group rules. Applications to join are then reviewed by group administrators.
This project is funded by the Homewards Fund. Kineara is part of the Homewards Lambeth Coalition, part of Homewards, founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation.
