Are they 'care leavers'? Just asking because you appear to be from NCH...
If they have been accommodated for any length of time of (see S.21 CA '89), or if they have been 'taken into care' for any period of time(S. 31 Care Order), then they are not eligible for HB until they reach 18, or leave F/T education, (see S. 6(1) of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000)...
If either S 21 or 31 of the 89 Act applies, they remain the responsibility of Social Services, and that includes the provision of their Housing needs... See reg 11 of SI 2001/2784 available on - http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2001/20012874.htm
For an easy read on the law and care leavers... Se HB circular A41/2001 available to download from http://www.dwp.gov.uk/hbctb/archive%20.asp#2001
Otherwise yes, they are eligable for HB provided they are granted a tenancy, (once over 16 years old, but before reaching 18, a landlord (including RSL's), will 'normally' ask for a guarantee for the rental payments until the young person reaches 18)...
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