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About Youth homelessness

Youth Homelessness is a complex issue - and it's not just a housing problem. 

Youth homelessness is so much more than not having somewhere to sleep. Young homeless people usually have complex needs and need to be supported with more than just accommodation to move on from homelessness. 

We believe that the only way to end homelessness is to start by ending youth homelessness. That's because many people who are sleeping on the streets today were homeless when they were younger as well. We have to step in early and support the homeless young people of today to prevent them becoming the homeless people of tomorrow. 

What is Youth Homelessness?

What is Youth Homelessness?

There are many reasons why young people become homeless, including family relationship breakdown and mental health issues. Youth Homelessness is a complex issue, but one which we believe we can end. Read more

Published: 31st December, 2017

Updated: 27th December, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

What causes youth homelessness?

What causes youth homelessness?

Youth homelessness is a complex issue and there are a variety of inter-connected issues which can lead to a young person becoming homeless. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2018

Updated: 27th March, 2023

Author:

How can we end youth homelessness

How can we end youth homelessness

We believe that we all have a role to play in ending youth homelessness. Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2018

Updated: 27th March, 2023

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Llamau Bubble Rush 2026

Llamau Bubble Rush 2026

Bubble Rush, the fun-filled, family-friendly 5K event like no other is back again in 2026 as we continue to end youth homelessness in Wales.  Read more

Start: 26th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 26th July, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 31st March, 2025

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Ashley Sterio

Location: Cardiff, Cardiff

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