The primary objective of HOUSYOUNG is to coproduce knowledge on how to create sustainable and effective collaborative models for increased inclusion of youth with complex needs through measures including “own home” in the local community.
HOUSYOUNG aims to generate new knowledge about municipal housing initiatives for young people transitioning from youth to adulthood. Despite the increasing number of children and young people in such housing in Norway, this field is under-researched.
HOUSYOUNG is a collaboration between Norwegian and international researchers, the State Governor, the Housing Bank, and six municipalities who have established or are establishing the “Foyer” housing model combining accommodation with integrated support services and cross-sector collaboration.
Most users come from child welfare backgrounds, with the goal of helping them eventually live independently. The Foyer model is an international concept but its impact and the experiences of its young inhabitants in Norway have not been previously studied.
