Francesca

How did you come to be here?

I became homeless because of a family breakdown between me and my mum. I’ve been here about three years, the longest resident I think.

What's it like living here?

It’s been good here. It’s the most settled home I’ve had for ages. Some of the rules can be a bit much when you’ve been here a long time, but you understand why you need them. Occasionally you see people here who just want to mess around, but the office is good at acting when that happens.

I get on well with the staff, particularly Rachel. Rachel’s been here for two years and I can’t really fault her. Being here has helped, but all my support’s done really, so it’s easy. I’m looking forward to living on my own.

What's for the future?

I’m working part time in a chippy, but I’m due to qualify as a hairdresser in three weeks’ time. That’s what I’m hoping to be.

I hope to move on soon, but I’ve been on the council waiting list for ages. I keep applying, but never get anything. Seems if I don’t have kids I won’t get a place.

About Heidi  

Heidi’s just moved in, but we know each other because we went to the same school. So I’m helping her settle in. Meet Heidi

 

Francesca lives at an accommodation-based support service for young people in Derbyshire.

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