Midlothian House Project was launched on the 1st July 2020. Through our work with Midlothian Champions Board we are aware that housing support is an area in which care experienced young people would like more support. National statistics also inform us that housing outcomes for care experienced young people are poor. In particular this group of young people are far more likely to experience repeated episodes of homelessness and tenancy breakdowns.

We are delighted to have worked with 40 young people with 65% now in their own permanent properties. Through excellent partnership working with many services our amazing young people have taken the lead to create their forever homes. Our young people are proud to part of community who can share their own successes (and struggles) to help their peers.

Last year at this time, I would never have imagined having my own house and having a good job, the support from Midlothian House project has helped me achieve this Lauren Cohort 2.

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Latest News

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Midlothian Champs Fun Day
Midlothian Champs Fun Day

Midlothian Champs approached MHP for a hand planning and delivering the fun day.

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House Projects in Scotland event - March 2024
House Projects in Scotland event - March 2024

We were delighted to be joined by Natalie Don, The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise, Fraser McKinlay, CEO of The Promise Scotland and Heather Coady, an Independent Consultant, who share a passion and commitment to changing the system for people in, and leaving, care in Scotland. Not only did they address the conference but they got to hear from Local House Project staff and young people on how they are working together to improve the way in which young people leave care and how this meets the commitments made in The Promise in 2020.   

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National House Project are attending an event in Scotland - The Promise In Action event
National House Project are attending an event in Scotland - The Promise In Action event

Scottish House Projects are coming together to show off what we have achieved in the last 4 years.

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