Many migrants have "no recourse to public funds" (NRPF). This means that they cannot access mainstream benefits, social housing or homelessness assistance, as others would when they have no other option and need support. Those who have NRPF include people on work, family and student visas and people who are undocumented, with no legal immigration status in the UK - for example, if their visa has expired.
Where a family with NRPF is facing destitution, they may seek help from friends, family or the local community. But if such support is not available or comes to an end, the only safety net that might be available to them is support from social services under the Children Act 1989.
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