Publications
Operational Standards and Indicators on Reception including Vulnerability-related Aspects
These standards and indicators support Member States in the implementation of reception-related aspects of the CEAS.
Practical guide on the best interests of the child in the framework of international protection
This practical guide supports competent Member State authorities in applying the principle of the best interests of the child and enhancing the guarantees within the asylum procedure and reception systems under the CEAS.
Age Assessment Practices in EU+ Countries
A baseline for Pact implementation
The report maps age assessment practices, methods, safeguards and roles in the EU+ in 2025. It also covers planned or ongoing adjustments in view of Pact implementation and identifies trends and promising practices that could inform peer learning and replication.
Practical Guide on Age Assessment
The Practical Guide on Age Assessment provides comprehensive guidance to support authorities and professionals involved in assessing the age of applicants for international protection when there is uncertainty regarding their claimed age.
Practical Guide on Family Tracing – Part I
Principles and practices on family tracing in the EU+ and third countries
The Practical Guide on Family Tracing – 2nd edition supports EU+ countries in fulfilling their obligations to trace family members of unaccompanied children, in line with their best interests.
Guidelines for group discussions on substance use prevention with adolescent boy applicants in reception
To be used in conjunction with the EUAA animation ‘Everywhere There is Life’
The Guidelines provide tips for reception professionals working with adolescent boy applicants on how to conduct group discussions with them about substance use prevention.
Guidance on Mental Health and Well-being of Applicants for International Protection: Part II – for those working in the first line
Part II – for those working in the first line
This part provides guidance to those working in the first-line on how to implement mental health and psychosocial support. This is the second of three standalone but complementary and interlinked parts. The other parts can be accessed here:
Guidance on Mental Health and Well-being of Applicants for International Protection: Part I – for senior management
Part I – for senior management
This part provides guidance to national authorities on how to set the framework to shape an asylum system informed by mental health and well-being considerations. This is the first of three standalone but complementary and interlinked parts. The other parts can be accessed here:
Guidance on Mental Health and Well-being of Applicants for International Protection: Part III – Toolbox to support those working in the first line
Part III – Toolbox to support those working in the first line
This part provides guidance to those working in the first line and is a toolbox to support the implementation of mental health and psychosocial support. This is the third of three standalone but complementary and interlinked parts. The other parts can be accessed here: