Ask About the Context of Migration

Learning about the child’s situation and context of migration is the first crucial step to make while you start working with a migrant child and family.

Depending on the family history, direct and indirect reason that led to the decision to leave their country, situation in the country of origin – the migration itself may be a very different experience.

This chapter will help you to list the areas you need to ask and try to gather information about to better understand the child and adjust your working methods to support her/him.