Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

We know that unaccompanied asylum-seeking children may need support with their immigration status to access education, work, housing and benefits. 

We will be alongside you throughout your journey.

In addition to all the support included elsewhere in this guide, we will provide specific support for your needs:

• Young People Seeking Safety and Asylum peer support group - a space where you can make friends and meet others in a similar situation. The group meets monthly for a range of activities and visits, including internal workshops and information sessions.
• Support to understand the immigration process, ensuring you have access to legal immigration advice and help to work with your solicitor.
• Pathway plan - we will develop a plan that supports you whilst you are making for claim to remain in the UK; a plan for what it will look like if your application to remain in the UK is successful and also a plan for what will happen if your application to remain in the UK is refused.

If your application to remain in the UK is denied, your Personal Advisor will support you to seek advice on the merit of an appeal or a fresh claim. In the event this is not an option, we will arrange a Human Rights Assessment to take place. This will consider all aspects of your life in the UK and any barriers to you returning to your home country. We will also assist you with a voluntary return application if this is your wish.

• Support with access to emotional and mental health support, if required

For further information and support as a young person seeking asylum visit:

• Coram Group Children's Charity
• Migrant Help UK
• Hope for the Young
• Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile - North London