Caring for Children Moving Alone: Protecting Unaccompanied and Separated Children
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Brief Introduction
Learn about unaccompanied and separated refugee and migrant children.Course Summary
Learn how to provide care and support to children who are moving alone in this online course. Gain insights into the challenges and risks faced by unaccompanied and separated children and explore ways to provide them with the necessary care and support.Key Learning Points
- Understand the unique challenges faced by unaccompanied and separated children who are moving alone
- Learn how to provide appropriate and holistic care and support to these children
- Explore practical tools and approaches to help children cope with the challenges of moving alone
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Child Welfare Specialist
- USA: $49,000
- India: ₹452,000
- Spain: €28,000
- Case Manager
- USA: $39,000
- India: ₹355,000
- Spain: €22,000
- Social Worker
- USA: $47,000
- India: ₹432,000
- Spain: €27,000
Related Topics for further study
- Child welfare
- Unaccompanied and separated children
- Holistic care
- Moving alone
- Practical tools and approaches
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the unique challenges and risks faced by unaccompanied and separated children who are moving alone
- Develop an understanding of how to provide appropriate and holistic care and support to these children
- Learn practical tools and approaches to help children cope with the challenges of moving alone
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience is required
- A willingness to learn and engage with the course material is essential
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and case studies
- Interactive quizzes and assessments
- Community forums for discussion and support
Similar Courses
- Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings
- Child Psychology: Raising Happy Kids
- Child Nutrition and Cooking
Related Education Paths
- Master of Social Work (MSW) in Child Welfare
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- Child Protection in Emergencies Professional Development Programme (CPiE PDP)
Notable People in This Field
- Executive Director, Women's Refugee Commission
- President and CEO, International Rescue Committee
Related Books
Requirements
- The course will be of interest to you if you are a front line professional or a volunteer anywhere in the world working to offer care, protection and other support to unaccompanied and separated children on the move. For example, you might be a social worker, child protection professional, teacher, border official, medical worker, judge, lawyer or care worker. The course will be of significance if you are a policy maker, work for a government or non-governmental organisation or indeed, if you have any concern or responsibility for child protection and alternative care. You will also find this course useful if you are studying the topic of migration or, someone who would like to learn more about children who are travelling alone across and between borders.
Knowledge
- Why unaccompanied and separated children are on the move, the risks they face and, how best to respond to their circumstances.Understanding the importance of offering a range of suitable alternative care options in a country and how this can offer protection to unaccompanied and separated children on the move.Illustrating examples of suitable alternative care and support for unaccompanied and separated children being practiced around the world.The skills those working with unaccompanied and separated children on the move should have.How to fully assess needs and vulnerabilities of unaccompanied and separated children and make decisions that are in their best interests.How to build coordination and cooperation between the humanitarian sector and alternative care professionals to improve responses to unaccompanied and separated children.Better Care NetworkCELCISGlobal Partnership to End Violence Against ChildrenHope and Homes for Children (HHC)International Detention Coalition (IDC)International Federation of Educative Communities (FICE)IFRCInternational Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)International Organisation on Migration (IOM)International Social Service (ISS)Latin American Foster Care Network (RELAF)Save the ChildrenSOS Children’s Villages InternationalTerre des hommes (TdH)UNHCRUNICEF
Summary of User Reviews
Find out what past learners had to say about the FutureLearn course on Caring for Children Moving Alone. This course has received positive reviews overall, with many users praising its comprehensive content and practical approach. If you're interested in learning more about how to support children who are moving alone, this could be the course for you.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive content and practical approachPros from User Reviews
- Course is well-structured and easy to follow
- Provides practical information and resources for supporting children
- Offers insights into the challenges faced by children who move alone
- Engaging and informative video content
- Great opportunity to connect with other learners from around the world
Cons from User Reviews
- Some sections are quite dense and may require additional time to digest
- Course can be emotionally challenging at times
- Limited opportunities for interaction with course instructors
- Not all of the content may be relevant to learners in certain contexts
- Certificate of completion may not be recognized by all organizations
Caring for Children Moving Alone: Protecting Unaccompanied and Separated Children
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Learn about unaccompanied and separated refugee and migrant children. Why unaccompanied and separated children are on the move, the risks they face and, how best to respond to their circumstances....
