Εκμετάλλευση - Εμπορία Ανθρώπων - Human Exploitation/Trafficking Let-Children-be-Children_Case-studies-refugee-prog | Page 46

Care and integration of unaccompanied and separated children in Greece SUMMARY The project aims to address the needs of unaccompanied children in Greece in order to contribute to overcome the challenges in the national child protection system. It safeguards the fundamental rights of unaccompanied and separated children, ensures their safety and supports their integration into Greek society. The lack of safe and adequate accommodation for unaccompanied and separated children in Greece is a key concern. Children are often detained at police stations and held under “protective custody”, pending suitable placements. SOS Children’s Villages Greece offers accommodation and care services to children aged 14–18 regardless of their residence and migration status. Children accommodated in the SOS Children’s Villages facilities receive a wide range of support from qualified professionals, including but not limited to legal aid and representation, psy- chosocial support, family reunification, informal education and healthcare, in addition to leisure activities. Country: Greece Location: Athens Target group: Unaccompanied and separated children between the ages of 14 and 18 (boys), regardless of residence status Implemented by: SOS Children’s Villages Greece, Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Social Solidarity, and UNICEF Greece Funded by: SOS Children’s Villages Sweden SOS Children’s Villages Norway Hermann-Gmeiner-Fonds Deutschland e.V. SOS Children’s Villages France SOS Children’s Vilages USA SOS Children’s Villages United Kingdom Unicef (September 2016 – July 2017) The project aims to respond to the individual needs of the children enrolled on this project, ensure their protection and support their integration into the local community. To facilitate this process, SOS Children’s Villages has developed targeted activities to raise awareness and engage local community in the project. Timeframe: 2016 – December 2017 Contact person: Kalliope Gkliva, Project Manager [email protected] KEY TOPICS ALTERNATIVE CARE FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN CASE MANAGEMENT PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FORMAL EDUCATION INFORMAL EDUCATION VOCATIONAL TRAINING STAFF TRAINING CHILD PARTICIPATION PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP LOCAL COMMUNITY LEGAL AID ACCESS TO INFORMATION 46