UASC TF

Led By: International Rescue Committee and Save the Children 

Contact us at: uasc.tf@alliancecpha.org

 

Our Mission

To enhance the protection of unaccompanied and separated children in situations of conflict and natural disaster, through strengthening and harmonising case management of Unaccompanied and Separated Children. The UASC Task Force provides technical material and support to guide policy development and programming in addressing all cases of family separation.

Key Priorities of the Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) Task Force

  • Ensure that technical standards and tools for UASC programming reflect the latest evidence and feedback from all relevant actors, including other sectors and local partners.
  • Increase the ability of actors at all levels and contexts, particularly local actors, to access existing technical tools and knowledge on UASC in humanitarian contexts.
  • Facilitate the coordination, participation and contributions of all UASC WG members as well as efficient collaboration between other groups and entities internal and external to The Alliance.
  • Provide timely responses to all questions and issues addressed to the UASC WG.

Latest News

New Training Package! UASC Training of Trainers

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The Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) Task Force is thrilled to announce the release of the UASC Training of Trainers Learning Package! The course is designed to prepare participants to facilitate training on UASC. This training will reinforce participants’ understanding of the specific needs of UASC, highlight good practice in working with unaccompanied and separated children under a...

Hot off the Press! Guidance Note on Primary Prevention of Family Separation

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In 2021, the Alliance published the Primary Prevention Framework for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (the Framework). This was developed due to the recognition that whilst there has been significant progress regarding response to harm against children, less emphasis has been placed on preventing abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation of children. The aim of the Framework is to provide...

Key Tools

Toolkit on Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC)

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The Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) Toolkit is a product of the Inter-agency Working Group on Unaccompanied and Separated Children (IAWG UASC). It was produced in conjunction with the Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) Field Handbook, 2016.

In 2004, the Inter-agency Guiding Principles on Unaccompanied and Separated Children established the, at-the-time unique, core principles

Field Handbook on Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC)

Field Handbook on Unaccompanied and Separated Children

The Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) Field Handbook is a product of the Inter-agency Working Group on Unaccompanied and Separated Children (IAWG UASC). It was produced in conjunction with the Unaccompanied and Separated Children Toolkit, 2017.

In 2004, the Inter-agency Guiding Principles on Unaccompanied and Separated Children established the, at-the-time unique, core principles for

Alternative Care in Emergencies Toolkit (2013)

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The Alternative Care in Emergencies (ACE) Toolkit is designed to facilitate interagency planning and implementation of alternative care and related services for children separated from or unable to live with their families during and after an emergency. There is no single type of care placement that will meet the needs of all children. Each emergency will have its own set of protection risks

Resources

Guidance | Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) Information Sheet

The Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) Task Force is proud to share this Information Sheet to respond to the Ukraine crisis. While recognising the leadership of national governments and ministries in the care and protection of children on their territory, the UASC Information Sheet serves as a guidance to different actors intervening in an emergency context to prevent family separation...

Child Protection and UASC Resources for Ukraine

Call for a Moratorium on Intercountry Adoption in Response to the Conflict in Ukraine [Available in English, Ukrainian and Polish] The Alliance is coordinating with partners, including UNHCR, UNICEF and the Child Protection Area of Responsibility to play our part in trying to support this response as necessary and appropriate. Alliance Resources: Ukraine Crisis CPHA Frontliner's Getting Started...

Key Considerations | Family Tracing and Reunification (FTR) for Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, and other potential infectious disease outbreaks

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This document builds on existing Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) programming guidance and incorporates recent field experience from the child protection sector in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It should therefore be read in conjunction with thematic recommendations already available. It is designed to help adapt and/ or initiate Family Tracing and Reunification (FTR) programs...

Measuring Separation in Emergencies: Haiti following Hurricane Matthew

The Measuring Separation in Emergencies (MSiE) project is an interagency initiative funded by the USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and is coordinated by Save the Children in partnership with Columbia University. The overall aim of the MSiE project is to strengthen emergency response programmes for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) through the development of practical...

Measuring Separation in Emergencies: Community-based monitoring in rural Adwa, Tigray, Ethiopia

The Measuring Separation in Emergencies (MSiE) project is an interagency initiative under the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, funded by the USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and coordinated by Save the Children in partnership with Columbia University. The overall aim of the MSiE project is to strengthen emergency response programmes for unaccompanied and...

CPMS Video Series: Standard 13, Unaccompanied and separated children

This video provides an overview of Standard 13: Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) of the CPMS (Child Protection Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Action). When using these videos, we strongly recommend you refer to the Facilitator’s Notes. For the rest of the CPMS video series, click here.

Media

WEBINAR | UNACCOMPANIED AND SEPARATED CHILDREN (UASC)

Unaccompanied and Separated Children Task Force Leads

Lauren Murray, Save the Children (Maternity leave)

Jerry Abdala Kulelemba, International Rescue Committee

Rima Mohsen, Save the Children (Maternity cover)