Meeting the best interests of children facing homelessness

This guidance has been produced to inform the approach that local authorities and their partners should take to minimise the impact of homelessness on a child in recognition that, while homelessness is a difficult enough experience for adults, there are specific concerns for children. Homelessness can impact on children in a number of ways. Using the framework provided in the guidance to deliver services that are in the best interests of children should prevent homelessness where possible and reduce the impact of being homeless on the child.