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Guide to children and families with no recourse to public funds
Author: Jonathan Price, communications officer, No Recourse to Public Funds Network BIOG, updated by Jennifer Blair, communications officer, No Recourse to Public Funds Network
Last Updated: 08 November 2012
Publication Date: 16 January 2009
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Introduction
Figures
Aims of this guide
Key legislation
Assessing entitlement for support
Initial screening for potential eligibility for support
Assessment of need
General considerations
Child in need assessment under Section 17 Children Act
Human rights assessment
Community Care assessment
EEA nationals
Families fleeing domestic violence
Safeguarding children
Leaving care provisions
Onward referral for those found ineligible for support
Useful information and resources
Resources
Organisations
References
Introduction
No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) is a condition imposed by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) on people subject to immigration control, disentitling them to welfare benefits, public housing and UKBA asylum support.
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