This document discusses the Scottish Guardianship Service and separated children seeking asylum. It provides background on why children flee their countries, their needs, who cares for them, and definitions of guardians. The Guardianship Service supported over 100 young people last year, primarily boys ages 16-17 from Afghanistan, Vietnam, Somalia, Iran and Nigeria. Their holistic, child-centered approach includes acting as a responsible adult, building resilience, providing additional support, and advocating independently for the children.