Foyer (housing model)

The Foyer housing model originated in France during World War One to provide a place to eat and sleep for soldiers. After the war, foyers were used to provide accommodation for a movement of people across the country whop were seeking work. It is thought that the service reduced the number of homeless unemployed youth.[1] The term “foyer” means hearth in French. The concept of using foyers to combat homelessness in the UK began in the 1990s.[2]

The foyer today is primarily aimed to assist young people who are making the transition to adulthood and independence. The transitional housing model is aimed especially for those leaving foster care.[3]

Organisations

Australia

  • Foyer Foundation – an Australian-based organisation, founded in 2008, promoting a network of Youth Foyers in Australia and New Zealand.[4]
  • Foyer Oxford – located on Oxford Street in Leederville, Western Australia.[5]
  • Illawarra Youth Foyer Project – established by Southern Youth and Family Services and is jointly funded by the Australian federal government and the NSW government.[6]

England

  • Foyer Federation – a UK-based organisation, providing learning and accommodation centers for youth in the form of Youth Foyers.[7]
  • Stonham Bude Foyer – located in Cornwall, England.[8]
  • Trident Foyer – founded in Birmingham, England in 1997 by Trident Housing Association.[9]

Scotland

  • Aberdeen Foyer – established in Aberdeen in 1995 in response to youth homelessness and unemployment issues.[10]

United States

  • Chelsea Foyer – located in New York City and run by Good Shepherd Services.[11]
  • Convenant House – located in more than 30 locations in North America and run by Covenant House, the largest privately funded charity focused on supporting homeless youth.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Strategies to Combat Homelessness. United Nations Centre for Human Settlements. UN-HABITAT. 2000.
  2. ↑ Software, Mintox - Adaptive e-Business. "International Foyer Movement".
  3. ↑ http://yorkspace.library.yorku.ca/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10315/29387/foyer_report23112012.pdf?sequence=1
  4. ↑ "About - Foyer Foundation".
  5. ↑ Software, Mintox - Adaptive e-Business. "Foyer Oxford".
  6. ↑ "Southern Youth Foyer Project » Southern Youth and Family Services".
  7. ↑ "About us - The Foyer Federation - Transforming opportunities for young people".
  8. ↑ "Bude Foyer staff welcome contributors and members of the public to open day".
  9. ↑ "Ravenhurst Cottages: Birmingham Post Article".
  10. ↑ "Home - Aberdeen Foyer".
  11. ↑ "Good Shepherd ServicesChelsea Foyer - Good Shepherd Services".
  12. ↑ "About Us - New Jersey Covenant House".
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