Well-Being and Permanency: The Relevance of Child Welfare Principles for Children Who are Unaccompanied Immigrants

This study examines the experience of children who are unaccompanied immigrants and their families living in the Chicago metropolitan area from the perspective of the legal and human service professionals that accompany them. The government and community-based response to these young people are exam...

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Published in:Child welfare 2018-11, Vol.96 (6), p.107-128
Main Authors: Avrushin, Adam, de Haymes, Maria Vidal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountability
Best interests
Child & adolescent psychiatry
Child welfare
Children
Children & youth
Citizenship
Community
Community Relations
Departments
Government (Administrative Body)
Immigrants
Immigration
Immigration policy
Institutional Mission
Land Settlement
Language Proficiency
Law
Laws
Literature Reviews
Metropolitan areas
National security
Noncitizens
Privacy Act 1974-US
Professional Personnel
Professionals
Refugees
Social Services
Unaccompanied
Well being
Young Adults
Youth
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Summary:This study examines the experience of children who are unaccompanied immigrants and their families living in the Chicago metropolitan area from the perspective of the legal and human service professionals that accompany them. The government and community-based response to these young people are examined in context of child welfare principles that promote the best interest of the child. Findings suggest that children, irrespective of the system with which they are involved, would benefit from the application of the foundational principles of the best interest of the child, safety, well-being, and permanency.
ISSN:0009-4021