What is CRIAS and how does it work?
CRIAS gives financial support and advice to people who are 18 or over and ready to move into independent living. Depending on your age this could be a shared flat or house or a place of your own.
We help with the deposit for privately rented property by paying the rent in advance and giving a bond guarantee to the landlord.
How can CRIAS help me?
We support you to find your own home or help you find a property through our register of approved landlords. We also check out local landlords and housing to make sure it is suitable and safe.
We can help with the rent in advance before you move in and give a bond guarantee to the landlord.
We also support your application for housing benefit, helping with form filling and benefit advice.
Do I need references?
Some landlords need references. Your support worker will let you know what is needed.
What if I don’t want to live alone?
We only recommend options to suit your needs and you can talk to us about what they are at your interview.
What if I am turned down?
Independent living might not be the right option for you at the moment. You may feel differently-you can tell us why, ask someone to come with you if you like. We can look at your other options.
Is there anything CRIAS can’t do?
Some landlords and agencies charge a finding fee which you pay with your rent in advance and bond, unfortunately we can’t cover this. Our registered landlords won’t charge this as we’ve found them.
Volunteering with CRIAS
We are currently recruting resettlement volunteers for our CRIAS team, helping people become established in their own homes for the first time. For more information, click here.
