Support for young people
Person-centred support that helps young people build confidence, skills and independence.
Make a referralBuilt around the individual
Every young person is met where they are. Our support is holistic, non-judgemental and trauma-informed, and built around helping each young person make informed decisions about their present and future.
We accept each person as a unique individual and work with them so they can feel safe, secure and inspired to lead fulfilling lives — because we believe the needs of the individual must lie at the heart of everything we do.
Ways we support young people
Preparation for independence
Budgeting, cooking, tenancy management and employment preparation, with workshops, mentorship and outcome tracking towards clear goals.
Advocacy & participation
Individual advocacy so young people's views, wishes and feelings are respected and their voices heard in decisions about them — through house meetings and feedback.
Wellbeing & keywork
Regular 1:1 key-working sessions and emotional support, informed by young people's own feedback and experiences.
Hear from young people
Real activities, real experience
From community work and therapeutic activities to work-experience placements — building confidence and opening doors.
Frequently asked questions
Who can make a referral?+
Social workers, leaving-care teams and local authorities can refer a young person to us.
Which areas do you cover?+
We provide supported accommodation across Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Enfield, Havering, Haringey and Hackney.
How is the level of support agreed?+
Support is agreed with the placing authority and tailored to each young person's Pathway Plan, then increased or decreased as their independence grows.
How do I make a referral or ask about availability?+
Call 0208 058 7055, email referrals@foundationsyss.co.uk, or use the enquiry form on this page — we respond quickly and confidentially.
Start a referral
Social workers and local authorities can start a referral here. We respond quickly and confidentially.