SETTING THE SCENE
THE POLICY CONTEXT
The case studies presented in this publication aim to document
examples of practices showing how mainstream child protection
services and the provision of quality, family and community-based
care can provide effective responses to the specific needs of
refugee and migrant children, in particular those who are unac-
companied or separated, and therefore particularly vulnerable.
As organisations working to promote children’s rights, we found
it valuable to share our knowledge and experience – both at the
policy and at the practice level – to engage with experts in migra-
tion to build synergies and ensure that valuable lessons learned on
the reform of child protection systems and the provision of quality
alternative care could benefit also migrant and refugee children
coming to Europe, to ensure that all children can enjoy their rights
on an equal basis, irrespective of their migration status.
Treaty on European Union
EC Communication “The Protection of
Children in Migration”
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU
Common European Asylum System
EC Recommendation “Investing in Children –
Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage”
EC Directive laying down standards for the
reception of applicants for international
protection
Reflection Paper “10 Principles for Integrated
Child Protection Systems”