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.