How can supported lodgings help young people build brighter futures?
A safe place to live can transform a young person's future, but behind every supported lodging is a host family whose experiences are rarely heard. What can we learn from the people opening their homes to vulnerable young people?
Rachael Stemp, a PhD student at the University of East Anglia, explores the experiences of hosts providing supported lodgings for young people aged 16–23, including care leavers and young people seeking asylum. Through a national survey and creative photo elicitation interviews, her research uncovers both the rewards and challenges of becoming a host.
Rachael discusses why greater awareness and stronger support for host families are essential if supported lodgings are to continue making a positive difference. Her work aims to inform future policy while helping more young people make a successful transition into independent adulthood.
You can read a transcript of the conversation here.
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This is a Research Podcasts production.
Episode Credits:
Presenter and Producer: Alex Canner, Research Podcasts
Guest: Rachael Stemp, University of East Anglia
Music: \"Surroundings are Green\" by Ketsa
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