Young People's Experiences of Living in Supported Lodgings
A Relationship‐Based Placement to Support the Transition to Adulthood
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21692123 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rachael Stemp (0009-0004-1677-7962, University of East Anglia Norwich UK), Jeanette Cossar (0009-0002-8279-3341, University of East Anglia Norwich UK), Sam Lomas (Home for Good London UK), Birgit Larsson (0000-0001-6757-8569, University of East Anglia Norwich UK), Gillian Schofield (0000-0003-2916-2022, University of East Anglia Norwich UK) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-07-06 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Child & Family Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1356-7500 • E-ISSN: 1365-2206 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/cfs.70246 |
| OpenAlex | W7167520160 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 36 |
The transition to adulthood for young people leaving care is often a vulnerable and isolated period, without the support of stable and secure relationships afforded to many of their peers living in parental homes. Supported lodgings is an increasingly popular form of transitional care in England, which aims to accommodate young people with a host individual or family who provide them with both space to develop independence and the security of supportive relationships. This research explores the narratives of 14 young people with lived experience of supported lodgings, gathered as part of the Voices of Supported Lodgings project, to understand the key features of their experiences. Highlighting the centrality of secure base relationships in promoting self‐confidence, agency and skills, the authors present evidence to indicate that supported lodgings can be a positive placement option to support care‐experienced young people in the transition to adulthood
Centrality · Lived experience · Narrative · Young adult · Child Welfare and Adoption · Family Support in Illness · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
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| Highly cited | No |
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