Children and pets
Families with children and families who have pets may be placed in temporary accommodation, including bed and breakfast accommodation, if they become homeless.
Children in temporary accommodation
We will always work to minimise the amount of time families with children spend in bed and breakfast accommodation.
However, due to the limited availability of suitable homes, we cannot guarantee that families will not be placed in a B&B - particularly if they cannot find friends or family to stay with. This is because if it is the only option, going into a B&B is preferable to being street homeless.
When families with children are placed in a bed and breakfast accommodation, we work to move them into more suitable temporary accommodation as soon as possible, but we cannot give a set timeframe.
Families will also be very unlikely to move straight into a permanent home from B&B accommodation, as 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties are in very high demand and there is a waiting list - find out more about how long you could wait for a home.
Pets in temporary accommodation
We work with a variety of temporary accommodation providers.
Some providers, including Bromford and our own temporary accommodation may accept accept pets, provided the pet(s) is acceptable and the owner signs a pet agreement and follows its terms.
Other types of temporary accommodation may not accept pets. In these situations, owners may be required to arrange for their dogs to stay in kennels for the duration of their stay.
Location of temporary accommodation
Because the supply of temporary accommodation is very limited, households may sometimes be placed further away from Lichfield District, including areas as far as Coventry.
We try to avoid placing families at a distance, but in some cases the choice may be between a temporary home outside the district or a a bed and breakfast.