reception centre

noun

1. a place to which distressed people, such as vagrants, addicts, victims of a disaster, refugees, etc, go pending more permanent arrangements
2. a local-authority home where children are looked after in a family crisis or where long-term placement is arranged for a child whose family cannot provide a home

Example Sentences

In one of his most notable actions as immigration minister, in July 2023 Jenrick was criticised for ordering that murals of cartoon characters be painted over at a reception centre for child asylum seekers in Dover.

From BBC

That year he also made headlines for ordering that murals of cartoon characters at a reception centre for child asylum seekers in Dover be painted over.

From BBC

"There are so many of them. They set up in the houses. They're in the fields. Their vehicles are moving all over. It was really scary," Zoya confided, when she finally reached a reception centre.

From BBC

Westmorland and Furness Council opened a reception centre overnight at Ulverston leisure centre for those residents who had been evacuated from their homes.

From BBC

The first group of British nationals left Gaza on Wednesday, with the British Foreign Office saying it would provide transport to a reception centre in Cairo and help arranging onward travel via commercial flights.

From Reuters