Refugee Resettlement Scheme

To provide resettlement and integration support for refugees relocating to Kent under the official government resettlement schemes:

- UKRS: United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme

- ARAP: Afghan Relocation and Assistance Programme

- ACRS: Afghan Citizen Resettlement Scheme.

- Any other eligible UK government resettlement programme as appropriate, as a consequence of global events and humanitarian crises.

This support is likely to include but is not limited to:

- Making initial reception arrangements for new arrivals

- Providing ongoing casework support for new arrivals.

- Registering families with local services, such as health, education and benefits.

- Developing and delivering a support programme based on each individual's needs for the first 12 months after their arrival.

- Ensuring translation services are available where required.

- Ongoing support for families after their first 12 months, so that they are able to integrate fully into their local community.