The report is part of the project CO.A.ST – My Coming Of Age Story, founded by EU and is partnereed with 4 organizations from 6 Member States: Alliance des Avocats pour les Droits de l'Homme (AADH, France), ELIL – European Lawyers in Lesvos (Greece and Poland), KIND – Kids In Need of Defence (Belgium and Slovakia) and PIC – Pravni Center za Varstvo človekovih Pravic in Okolja (Legal Center for the Protection of Human Rights and the Environment, Slovenia)
In Italy, the transition to adulthood for unaccompanied foreign minors is governed by a relatively structured system that includes specific measures. Upon turning 18, young people can convert the residence permit obtained as minors into a study, work, or job-seeking permit, depending on their progress and the assessment of the competent authorities. Furthermore, administrative continuation allows for the extension of housing and support until age 21 for those who are not yet capable of living independently. However, the success of the process depends heavily on the support of volunteer guardians and local programs, which are often inadequate due to regional disparities and the lack of housing.