Giving newly arrived children a better start

The return process is very complex with many involved stakeholders. To be able to improve the situation for unaccompanied minors we need to assist the professionals involved in supporting the children in their return process. To raise the quality and diminish the largest flaws identified, the project will perform activities with the aim to raise competence and improve co-operative practices among the concerned stakeholders. The project will co-operate with at least 15 municipalities. Strömsund municipality has general responsibility for the project along with setting up and running a Support Office for co-operating municipalities. The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for creating an information package and a web-based course addressed to professionals within the municipalities. The Migration Agency will also help Strömsund municipality in relevant issues, with expertise during conferences and educational events as well as providing a network for gathering and distributing information. The County Administrative Board of Jämtland is responsible for distributing information and co-operative practices at a regional level as well as providing expertise and experiences.