Shropshire County Council - Social Services

Children and Family Division

The council work closely with social services to assist young people aged 16 and 17 to access services across the District.

Young people may refer themselves to a variety of agencies. This could include, but not limit the following:

• Charitable or Voluntary agencies e.g. North Shropshire Homeless Action Partnership
  • Tel: 01939 236956 Local Authority
• Housing Options Teams
  • Tel: 01939 238520 Out Of Hours: 01939 232771
  • Shropshire Social Care and Health Directorate, Children And Families Team, Leaving Care Team
• • Tel: 01743 253600    Out Of Hours: 01743 244197
• Registerd Social Landlords
• Youth Service
  • Tel: 01743 253600
• Probation Service
  • Tel : 01939 253600
• Connexions
  • 01630 654138

It is important that 16 and 17 year old homeless receive appropriate advice and assistance.

If any young person needs advice then you can contact any of the above for assistance.

The Council's Housing Options Team have information available relating to housing and homelessness therefore please contact us for details.

Please do not leave it until you are in crisis.