The Young Forum is aimed at children and young people up to 25 years, and custodians who have children under the age of 18 and are in some form of social vulnerability. They offer advice and support in different life situations. The staff are social workers and lawyers with long experience working with children and young people.
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What They Do
Skåne Stadsmission’s Unga Forum offers at-risk children, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, a combination of services such as legal, practical and social support. In light of the refugee crisis, there is a dire need for Unga Forum to increase its staff to better complement existing services provided by authorities. Childhood is funding an additional full-time lawyer and a part-time social worker who are part of a team providing concrete and much-needed assistance to vulnerable children and their families. The project also includes monthly drop-in sessions in libraries, asylum hostels and social services accommodation, thereby reaching more people and informing them of the services offered.