The premises is now used for a Commonwealth funded youth homelessness early intervention program run by the UnitingCare Wesley church.

Relationship breakdown and family conflict are often cited as common instigators of youth homelessness.

Homeless News (May 2004) $8.8m tackle youth homelessness.

A rise in youth homelessness is just one side of the equation, however.

Dig deeper into the data on youth homelessness contained in the report and it gets no less alarming.

"This [early intervention and preventative action] is essential if we want to avoid a return to the levels of youth homelessness seen in the late 1980s."

The rise in youth homelessness is a testimony to the need for consistent support during this vulnerable period.

NYCH supports and informs groups across the country who wish to inform the community about youth homelessness.

Recession and spending cuts have already caused a spike in youth homelessness.

The announcement was made yesterday with members of Darlington council's housing committee who are determined to tackle the worsening problem of youth homelessness in the town.