We support the sector to help children overcome the impact of homelessness and family violence
Each year more children access homelessness services, alone or with a parent or caregiver than any other age group in Victoria. The Statewide Children’s Resource Program supports the Specialist Homelessness Services to engage with children to address the impacts of homelessness and family violence.
Children experience the world very differently to adults.
This includes potentially traumatic experiences such as family violence and homelessness.
Family violence and homelessness may have a detrimental effect on a child’s:
- Relationships with families and friends
- Education
- Physical and Mental Health
The Homeless Children’s Brokerage Support has been established to enhance opportunities for children experiencing homelessness and/or family violence to:
- Engage and maintain their education (including early education services such as childcare and kindergarten).
- Reduce social isolation by enhancing access to a range of support, social and recreational opportunities within their community.
- Provide social and emotional growth opportunities for children and provide opportunities to increase relational bonds between parents/carers and children.
Please note that this funding is available only for access by workers in Specialist Homelessness Services for clients experiencing homelessness, housing crisis and/or family violence.
To access brokerage support go HERE