Build a strong foundation by being present and involved, which helps children feel secure and independent.
People arriving in a new country may struggle to relate to parenting in a new culture that is different from their home country.
Supporting parents is a very important element of the work to improve outcomes for children and young people. Children do better when they have a close and positive relationship with their parents.
The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) has developed a Parenting Guide to help families in our accommodation centres be aware of their responsibilities for the safety and wellbeing of their children.
Questions from Children
Children are naturally curious and typically ask between 73 and 100 questions per hour as they attempt to make sense of the world.
When IPAS Officers visit accommodation centres around the country, some children like to tell us how they are doing with activities they are engaged in or maybe tell us how they are doing in school and what their favourite subjects are. Some children may have something on their mind and would like to discuss it with an IPAS member of staff.
If children have questions, they can email [email protected]
