This session looks in depth at Section 17 support for families with NRPF and is aimed at professionals working regularly with these families. Please note the training does not look at support for those without children.

The session will cover:

• Understanding ‘no recourse to public funds’
• Identifying immigration status and entitlements
• 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 (and how to overcome them)