Semi-independent living
for children in Austria
SUMMARY
The project provides accommodation for unaccompanied and
separated children with refugee status between the ages of 16 and
18. The practice is based on the SOS Children’s Villages semi-
independent living model for children without parental care and is
implemented in partnership with child and youth services.
Unaccompanied and separated children with refugee status
live in a student residence facility where they can interact with
students from different countries and gradually integrate into
the community. Care and support services are provided as well as
opportunities for apprenticeships.
In addition to covering children’s basic needs, the project
facilitates access to education and employment, provides
counselling and promotes empowerment and self-reliance.
Aftercare support can be provided up to the age of 21.
Community involvement is achieved through a mentoring program
which enables volunteers to support refugee children.
Country: Austria
Location: Salzburg
Website:
http://www.sos-kinderdorf.at/so-hilft-sos/
wo-wir-helfen/europa/oesterreich/wg-salzburg
Target group:
Unaccompanied and separated children and
young people with refugee status between the
ages of 16 and 21
Implemented by:
Salzburg Child and Youth Services,
SOS Children’s Village Salzburg, ÖJAB-Haus
Salzburg
Funded by:
Salzburg Child and Youth Services,
SOS Children’s Village Salzburg,
Timeframe: 2016 – ongoing
Contact person:
Sabine Köppl-Lindorfer,
Pedagogical Supervisor
[email protected]
KEY TOPICS
ALTERNATIVE CARE FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN CASE MANAGEMENT
PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FORMAL EDUCATION INFORMAL EDUCATION
VOCATIONAL TRAINING TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD STAFF TRAINING
CHILD PARTICIPATION PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
LOCAL COMMUNITY ACCESS TO INFORMATION
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