The charity hopes that the network will allow childcare, health andeducation professionals to help children and young people deal with thechallenges of coming to a new country.
The inaugural network meeting took place at the Children in Walesoffices in Cardiff on Tuesday (3 June).
The network will provide a forum for professionals to share informationand seek solutions.
Common problems for the children of migrant workers includehomesickness, adapting to new surroundings, and learning a new language.Cultural differences can also make it difficult for children to adjustquickly.
Sean O'Neill, policy director at Children in Wales, said, 'There aremany new challenges facing children from across Europe and elsewhere whocome to Wales with their parents for a variety of reasons, including tofind work and to generally improve their circumstances. However, we knowthat difficulties can arise in settling into a new environment, in termsof their schooling, finding suitable housing and negotiating their wayaround all the health, legal and support services.
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