Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Project

 

In partnership with City of Edinburgh Council, LinkLiving's EYPS is involved in the provision of Visiting Housing Support (VHS) for young people under 18 years old, who are seeking leave to remain, have no recourse to public funds and have been assessed as having the skills to live in shared accommodation or are ready for single transitional properties. 

We provide support that meets the individual needs of the young people. This can include the following:

• Support to develop independent living skills.
• Housing options advice.
• Support to access education, training and/or employment.
• Income maximisation and budgeting.
• Gaining an understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
• Support to liaise with other professionals.
• Help to develop a knowledge and understanding of UK laws and culture.
• Exploring individual interests and hobbies.
• Support to move on to suitable, settled accommodation.