TFMartaLopezCamachoRodin

MENA. TRANSICIÓN A LA VIDA ADULTA 4
ABSTRACT
Since 1995, a new migration phenomenon has been observed with the arrival of
Unaccompanied Foreign Minors (Jiménez, 2003). Although the studies show how the
migratory flow has declined, the latest data show that unaccompanied foreign minors in
protection in Spain at 31 December 2014, were a total of 781. In particular, Cádiz was
the province with the highest number of revenues, 39,9% (Andalucian Chilhood
Observatory, 2016).
When the minor arrives in our autonomous community, the Protocol starts, the age is
tested and also starts the guardianship by the Regional Government of Andalusia
(Official State Gazette, 2014). Then, it starts the measure of protection with the
residencial placement (Decree 355/2003). However, when these children reach
adulthood, the guardianship ceases and starts a new process of transition to adult life. In
some cases, they are transferred to programs for adulthood but in other cases they do
not have enough support (Association Volunteers for Another World, 2017). All of this,
show us the journey made by a unaccompanied foreign minor in the protection system
and the importance of having and adequate output.
To deal with this situation, a project is suggested to facilitate the transition to adult life
of these young closet o eighteen years. The project includes interventions at two levels.
On the one hand, at the group level, five workshops related to the following topics: (a)
Personal Skills; (b) Socio-community; (c) Job Skills; (d) Economic Management; (e)
Houseld chores. On the other hand, four sessions at an individual level dealing with
labor issues and housing rental.
Key words: Unaccompanied Foreign Minors, abandonment and guardianship,
adulthood, transition