We continue supporting the Afghan families coming to the UK through the government ARAP and ACRS schemes, there is has been increased demand for housing from many families wanted to move to the midlands especially in Walsall, We provide directly support over 20 families in Walsall 12 of them accommodated by us through private landlords.

 

We also increased our long terms support to families arrived in the area by offering:

 

• Initial introduction and invitations to our community social gathering for both men and women.

• Job search and Employment support

• School admissions and GP registrations

• Support with benefit application e.g. Universal Credit, child benefit and PIP

• Housing support

• Community day trips

• Support wider community engagements and positive integrations.

• Ongoing integration support work

• English classes

• interpreting and translations

• Parenting support

• Online safety and child safeguard awareness.