Policies, Practices and Data on Unaccompanied Minors (2014)

This focussed study The study describes institutional and legislative framework of care for unaccompanied minors in EU Member States and Norway - their entry, reception and integration measures including accommodation and material support, access to legal aid, health care and education. Moreover, the study analyses possibilities for durable solutions for unaccompanied minors. The scope of the study covers also disappearance of unaccompanied minors and their escape from foster homes, description of existing measures after reaching 18 years of age and their return and reintegration. Besides, the study provides relevant statistical information for the period from 2009 to 2013.