Section 17 and immigration options for families with NRPF

A joint session between Project 17 and Southwark Law Centre exploring local authority support and immigration options for families with NRPF.

This session focuses on local authority support available under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989 for migrant families with No Recourse to Public Funds and their immigration options. It is aimed at professionals who would like to improve their knowledge on these issues and who work with families with No Recourse to Public Funds.

The session will cover:

• Support for families: section 17 of the Children Act 1989
• Child in need assessments and human rights assessments
• Risks to requesting support
• Common problems accessing support
• Legal Aid and the Regulation of Immigration Advice
• Immigration options for families with NRPF