UASC

Information on important things to know about looking after unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people (UASC).

Information for Young People

Who is Who? - Information booklet (available in various languages) produced by the Migrant and Refugee Children’s Legal Unit.  It explains what each professional working with the young person is responsible for:

https://miclu.org/who-is-who

NSPCC Child Trafficking booklet - This booklet (available in various languages) explains what some important words mean and the rights of children in England.  The NSPCC website also has information on how to spot potential signs of trafficking.

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/leaflets/trafficking-leaflets-children

Guide to Asylum for Young People – this can be downloaded here.

Child Trafficking

The NSPCC has produced a Child Trafficking booklet - this booklet (available in various languages) explains what some important words mean and the rights of children in England.  The NSPCC website also has information on how to spot potential signs of trafficking.

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/leaflets/trafficking-leaflets-children

Emotional Health

Where can I find help?

There are a numer of resources that can help UASC young people and children and their carers:

The Fostering Service

We can provide sleep packs for young people – ask your Supervising Social Worker.

The Sleep Project run by Christ Church University of Kent

May be helpful for young people experiencing difficulties; please click here for information.

The Separated Children Project

Runs a number of projects aimed at providing emotional, social, financial and physical support to separated children and young People in Britain up to the age of 21.  https://separatedchild.org

Refugee Radio’s Mental Health Group

For refugees and asylum seekers.  New people can join This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 01273 234868.

Downloads

There are a number of resources that can help, please click the links below to download:

Young Minds have information on how to support a young person who has experienced racism. Please click in the following link:

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/racism-and-mental-health

 

Health

Health information is available from the Kent UASC Project Team and includes guidance and resources for foster carers and young people.  https://www.uaschealth.org

Working, Volunteering and NI

Coram CLC have produced a factsheet called Working, Volenteering and NI Numbers which is a recommended resource for young people.

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