Issue - meetings

The Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture advised that the programme supported single vulnerable adults who may otherwise become homeless. She introduced Sonia Floyd, a Link Worker with Yeovil4Family. 

Ms Sonia Floyd, Family Link Worker for Yeovil4Family, provided a presentation on the work of the organisation and described how she engaged with vulnerable young adults on a weekly basis and helped them to help themselves.  She said they had been in operation since 2011 and had grown from a need in the community, recognised through the Troubled Families programme.  She said they mainly worked in Yeovil and Chard although they had a small number of referrals from Wincanton and Caste Cary. 

In response to a question, the Housing and Welfare Manager confirmed that the Community Council for Somerset were not currently part of the scheme although it was a very specialised area. 

During discussion it was noted that the funding which SSDC contributed to the project was well spent as it helped with homeless prevention and helped vulnerable young adults. 

At the conclusion of the debate, the Chairman thanked Ms Sonia Floyd, Family Link Worker for Yeovil4Family for her presentation and Members were pleased to note the report and presentation of the work of the Yeovil4Family project.