How Does MAP Operate?

MAP works with a team of registered volunteer householders who are willing to offer the young people a room within their own homes.  The lodgings are within the homes of families/couples/individuals throughout Merseyside. This gives the young people an opportunity to benefit from the supported atmosphere of a family home, whilst being encouraged to develop the skills required for independent living.

During the referral we attempt to find out as much as possible about the young person’s  background - they are then invited to an interview to discuss their situation and the type of help we may be able to offer.  We will also use this opportunity to offer some guidelines as to acceptable behaviour when living in someone else’s home. Young people are then placed with suitable householders who, along with MAP, offer a complete package of accommodation and support. A variety of placements are available to suit the requirements of individual clients.

From the outset, each young person is allocated a fieldworker who will provide him or her with a whole rehabilitation programme of support.  This will include careers advice, help with benefit claims, move-on support. The fieldworker will maintain contact with the young person throughout their time with the project and arrange to visit them as and when necessary. MAP ensures that all young people are on a Youth Training Scheme or in full time education.