新西兰的一项计划将36名无家可归的青少年安置在寄宿家庭,为80%提供住房,30%与家庭团聚.
A New Zealand programme placed 36 homeless teens with host families, securing housing for 80% and reuniting 30% with families.
自从两年前启动以来, 一个名为"安全网"的试点项目在奥克兰西部帮助36名无家可归青少年找到志愿者寄宿家庭提供临时住所.
A pilot programme in West Auckland called The Safety Net has helped 36 homeless teenagers find temporary shelter with volunteer host families since launching two years ago.
通过这项计划, 将逃离家庭暴力,吸毒或拥挤的年轻人与经过审查的东道主联系起来.
The initiative, which connects youth fleeing family violence, substance abuse, or overcrowding with vetted hosts, has secured housing for over 80% of participants and helped 30% reconnect with family.
通过补充政府援助, 防止长期无家可归.
Hosts undergo background checks and training, and the programme aims to prevent long-term homelessness by bridging the gap until government aid arrives.
尽管面临挑战, 包括建议的警察权力来移动无家可归的年轻人, 该计划正在通过赠款和与青年倡导团体合作扩大.
Despite challenges, including proposed police powers to move homeless youth, the programme is expanding through grants and partnerships with youth advocacy groups.