Main partner: Ministry of Family and Social Services (MoFSS) of Türkiye                                  

 Target group: Personnel of the MoFSS working on child protection in migration, i.e., social workers, psychologists, child protection experts.

 Other stakeholders: Personnel of the Presidency of Migration Management; Relevant Ministries and public officials; Legal professionals, law enforcement professionals; Civil society organisations working in the field of human rights, migration and child protection

 End beneficiaries: Unaccompanied migrant children

 Strength the capacities of national authorities to respond to the specific needs of unaccompanied migrant children.

 Support unaccompanied migrant children in transition to adulthood.

 Raise awareness about rights and foster empowerment among unaccompanied migrant children.

The main activities include – but are not limited to:

 Trainings for the MoFSS personnel on various topics, including (a) guardianship, (b) care placement practices, (c) transition to independent living and after-care support.

 Comparative analysis and feasibility study of international reception and assessment models for unaccompanied migrant children.

 Guidance for the MoFSS personnel on various topics including (a) leaving-care plans and after-care support, (b) case management.

 Expert consultations with the relevant public authorities, academics, and civil society organisations working on child protection in migration.

 Working groups between the relevant Ministries, law enforcement agencies, provincial directorates of the MoFSS and civil society organisations to enhance inter‑institutional coordination.

 International conferences and expert events to share experience and promising practices on the protection of unaccompanied migrant children. 

 Child‑friendly guidance and materials for unaccompanied children, informing them about their rights and the support mechanisms available to them.

 Awareness-raising and outreach activities for unaccompanied children in migration.

 Further alignment of practices for the protection of unaccompanied migrant children with European and international standards.

 Strengthened knowledge and capacities of the MoFSS personnel to improve reception and care systems for unaccompanied migrant children and to effectively support them in their transition to adulthood.

 Comprehensive tools, methodologies, and guidance materials that enable professionals to deliver responsive, child‑friendly care to unaccompanied migrant children and to effectively support them during transition to adulthood.

 Enhanced understanding of rights and improved access to child-friendly information for unaccompanied children on the move.