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<p>The Government is dedicated to building strong, integrated communities.</p><p>We
are committed to ensuring that for all those granted refugee status the transition
from government supported accommodation into mainstream services is as smooth as possible.
In 2018/19 my department will be funding around 20 local authorities with the highest
numbers of asylum seekers to support new refugees into housing, employment and English
language learning.</p><p>Since its launch in November 2016 my department has awarded
£9 million from the Controlling Migration Fund to 32 English local authorities for
projects developing the capacity of local authorities to support unaccompanied asylum
seeking children within their communities. This includes projects that help the wider
community develop innovative approaches to welcoming and supporting these vulnerable
young people.</p><p>My department will shortly be announcing which local authorities
areas are being supported to take this work forward.</p>
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