Social workers on the frontline of the crisis
RNZ Checkpoint 16/5/16
Reporter: Mohammed Hussein
Frontline social workers say families are asking for help but not getting it. Many families are bounced between government agencies, with some spending years waiting for a roof above their heads.
One example given was a single Mum who patched up gap in a garage roof with rubbish bag so she and her six children would have somewhere to live. The owner of garage stipulated what times of day bathroom could be used so they used public restrooms around their area.
Eventually she was referred by Work and Income to emergency housing through a motel but she didn't realise she had to pay this back.
It is clear if people will be housed if they apply to the right agencies there is still no housing for them.
RNZ Checkpoint 16/5/16
Reporter: Mohammed Hussein
Frontline social workers say families are asking for help but not getting it. Many families are bounced between government agencies, with some spending years waiting for a roof above their heads.
One example given was a single Mum who patched up gap in a garage roof with rubbish bag so she and her six children would have somewhere to live. The owner of garage stipulated what times of day bathroom could be used so they used public restrooms around their area.
Eventually she was referred by Work and Income to emergency housing through a motel but she didn't realise she had to pay this back.
It is clear if people will be housed if they apply to the right agencies there is still no housing for them.
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