Be there
The guardian is accessible for the child and meets regularly
with the child. Promptly after appointment, the guardian contacts the child and
ensure the child has the guardian’s contact details and is able to reach the
guardian.
The guardian accompanies the child to all relevant official
appointments and is present during interviews and meetings to support the
child.
References:
EU training and learning platform for guardians of
unaccompanied children
Chapter 2: Guardianship in the best interests of the child
Literature:
Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers
(2019),
Effective guardianship for unaccompanied and separated children in the context of migration, Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)11
of the Committee of Ministers, 11 December 2019.
Defence for Children – ECPAT The Netherlands
(2011), Core standards for guardians of separated children in Europe, Goals for guardians and
authorities, Leiden. Reference text for handout: 10 Core
Standards for Children.
FRA (European Agency for Fundamental Rights)
(2014), Guardianship for children deprived of parental care, A handbook to reinforce guardianship systems to
cater for the specific needs of child victims of trafficking, Luxembourg, Publications
Office of the European Union (Publications Office).
United Nations (UN), Committee on the Rights of the
Child (2005), General Comment No. 6 (2005), Treatment of
unaccompanied and separated children outside their country of origin,
CRC/GC/2005, 1 September 2005.