Homeless families
At Keyhouse we have the expertise, resources and contacts to address the immediate and long-term needs of homeless families. Better still, by understanding the bigger picture and taking into account the different requirements of each family member, more often than not we’re able to provide a solution that suits everyone.
Support provided
We offer all kinds of support and advice to homeless families, so it’s always worth contacting us to find out if we can help.
Typically, we provide help with:
• Guidance and support to provide access to long-term accommodation whenever it’s needed
• Help with tenancy maintenance
• Keeping a home safe
• Developing life-skills to help you live in your own home
• Access to health services
• Access to education services
• Access to parenting skills training
• Access to employment, education or training
• Rights and responsibilities of tenants
Floating support
With a total of 16 places in the Bradford District, we’re able to provide support wherever the person needing it is already living.
Referral criteria
Our only referral criterion is that the family must be looking either for accommodation or support to maintain accommodation.
Referral methods
Referrals can come directly from the person needing help or from an agency that’s already working with them. You can download our referral form here on this website, or you can call 01274 738954 and make an appointment to speak to one of our experienced support workers about how we might be able to help. Completed referral forms should be retuned to Keyhouse Housing, Cavell House, Eldon Place, Bradford, BD1 3AY.
Appeals
Our appeals process is part of our referral procedure: it means there’s always a second chance if you think our decision has been unfair.
Additional information
We’re always looking for ways to improve the services we offer to homeless families, so we invite service users to take part in optional meetings and surveys to tell us what they really think about the way we do things.
Twenty-five years since that first Keighley hostel began catering for the region’s homeless, we’re very proud of the successful multi-discipline organisation we’ve become.
