North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) in partnership with the seven District/Borough housing authorities developed a Young People’s Pathway model (YPP), called ‘Young People’s Housing Solutions @ The Hub’ in 2011. YPP provides a multi-agency service across the County to young people aged 16-25 years who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness. It is an operational and strategic partnership between statutory and voluntary agencies.

The Authority will only accept tenders from suppliers that can deliver both Pathways, Pathway 1 - Prevention and Reconnection and Pathway 2 - Managed Accommodation with Support Service (24/7 and Move On).

Pathway 1 provides general advice, guidance and support in reconnecting young people with their families to enable the young person to stay at home, where safe to do so, or find other accommodation on an emergency basis for a time limited period (up to 14 nights). If emergency accommodation is sought for the young person further work will be undertaken, usually for up to 6 weeks, around reconnecting them to return to the family setting, where safe.

Pathway 2 provides accommodation with longer-term support for up to 2 years in cases where returning home is not appropriate or possible, which might include support to help them access education, employment or training, or help in developing the skills needed to become more independent and manage a tenancy.