Discover inspiring stories of resilience, determination and strength.
Tarek arrived to the UK as a separated child, fleeing the increasing threat of death from government forces in his home country. Step by Step were able to find him a host family who have helped him to feel safe and secure.
Sally became homeless at just 17 years old. When she thought she had nowhere else to go, there was a new family waiting to offer her safety and support, thanks to Step by Step's Supported Lodgings service.
Callum was forced to leave the family home when his relationship with his stepfather broke down. Like 190,000 young people in the UK each year, Callum found himself homeless. Unlike many, he was able to find the support he needed.
Bradley was made homeless at just 16 years old. Step by Step supported him with a safe, caring place to live, but when he came to move out, he faced one final barrier. That's where our Opportunities Fund came in.
Jenny was forced to leave the family home at just 17 years old. Things had become increasingly difficult to the point she no longer felt safe. Step by Step were able to help at what was a very scary, anxious time for her.
Hassan came to Step by Step’s New Forest Foyer in February 2023, having arrived in the UK from Iran just a few weeks earlier. He was a very polite young man despite feeling lost, overwhelmed and apprehensive in this new country and situation.
Step by Step offered Rachel a place in our Havant Foyer when she become homeless. With help from her Support Worker, she addressed the mental health issues that had been holding her back.
Charlie approached Launch when suddenly facing the prospect of homelessness. Just a few weeks later, Charlie had a new job, a new home and renewed hope for his future.
Kaitlin was given a placement in Supported Lodgings after she became homeless following a family breakdown. Typically, these placements are not funded after 18 years old, but Kaitlin was offered an extended placement at a critical point in her education.
Lydia came to Step by Step after both her parents passed away. Devastated and alone, Lydia needed a stable place to live as well as a great deal of compassion and support. She wanted to live in a family environment, so our Supported Lodgings Service was the perfect fit.
Will became homeless after escaping an abusive relationship. Step by Step was able to give him a place in a Supported Independence Flat, meaning he would live largely independently but with the support to work towards his goals and aspirations.
Brayden became homeless after leaving the care system. He drank heavily and was putting himself in dangerous situations. Our Drugs and Alcohol Recovery service was able to help him get back on track.
Amy was supported by our Launch advice and information service when she became homeless following a family breakdown. The Launch support workers helped her find a safe place to live and assisted her in finding work.
When London was referred to Step by Step, she was considered a young person with very high needs. Alongside a stable place to live, she received dedicated support tailored to her needs and slowly she started to overcome her anxiety.
Like many young people leaving the care system, Harry suddenly found himself on his own and with nowhere to go. He was homeless at 19 years old when he was referred to our Supported Lodgings service.
"When I was 16, a bailiff knocked on our door one morning. Mum hadn’t been paying the rent on our flat and we were thrown out immediately. I sat outside the block of flats waiting but my mum never returned."