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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
I am just out of jail and i am needing a bit of advice.I need to find somewhere to live as at the moment i am in temp accomadation.I need to find somewhere in Nottingham and where i can bring my kids to stay but i do not know where to start i am not a daft lad but i am really struggling........can anyone help me i am new to the site...

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    How old are you? http://www.nacro.org.uk/services/nottinghamshire/nacro-ash-villas-supported-housing/ take ex-offenders aged 16-25 for help with housing.

    Target help any ex offender over 16 http://www.frameworkha.org/pages/target_-_floating_support_for_offenders.html

    Or see what your council can offer you?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    notts housing advice is a specialist centre http://www.nottshousingadvice.org.uk/how-we-can-help-you/

    or nationally, you could call shelter for advice http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/finding_a_place_to_live
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I am 41 so do not know what help I can get I defo do not wanna go to a hostel.I want to see my kids have them stay over.And for anyone wondering I was in jail for business related fraud so in the grand scheme of crime I am at the bottom end,and it was the worst experIence of my life.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Most of those links Katralla put up for you should still help. Shelter are often very good, particularly at signposting you to local resources and guidance.

    One thing thats worth bearing in mind though, is that you may not want to go into a hostel long term, and you might want somewhere your kids can come and stay long term, in the first place you may be best just getting somewhere to live, and there somewhere independant, and then work up (reasonably quickly) to exactly what you want.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    The link that offers help for anyone over 16 will still help you if you're 41. And, as Scary Monster says, Shelter are very good for advice.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hey paul and dawn,

    As Katralla suggests, Notts Housing Advice is probably going to be the best place to start. I used to volunteer there and they can give some really great, applicable advice. They should be able to provide you with information that is relevant to that area.

    Good luck!
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