Asylum transfer scheme changes ‘will do nothing’ to support children, warns ADCS

Fiona Simpson
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Government changes to its dispersal scheme for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children “will do nothing” to address challenges including inadequate funding for care leavers and a lack of placements, the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has said.

The scheme intends to take pressure off local authorities with high levels of unaccompanied children. Picture: Adobe Stock
The scheme intends to take pressure off local authorities with high levels of unaccompanied children. Picture: Adobe Stock

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