Research Fellow, Social Work Research and Development Unit, Alcuin College, University of York, Heslington, York, UKJohn Wiley & Sons, LtdChild & Family Social WorkDixon, J. (2008). Young people leaving care: health, well-being and outcomes. Child & Family Social Work, 13, 207-217....
"But this can be fixed. The government must end the care cliff, prioritise social housing for young people leaving care and make sure they have the support they need every step of the way to make a positive start to adulthood." The charity also added in its report: "We know...
This article focusses on the experiences of young people leaving care in the Russian Federation and makes two contributions; firstly, it provides theoretical insights through a critical discussion of the notion of vulnerability. We argue for attention to institutional vulnerabilities, which heavily ...
Young People Leaving Care: Supporting Pathways to AdulthoodYoung People Leaving Care: Supporting Pathways to Adulthooddoi:10.1080/13575279.2014.908646McShaneTheresaChild Care in PracticeStein, M. (2012) Young People leaving Care: supporting pathways to adulthood, London: Jessica Kingsley PublishersStein...
Care-leavers are considered amongst the most vulnerable and disadvantaged group of young people with worse health outcomes than their peers. However, there is limited evidence to suggest how this can be improved, particularly from the perspective of the young people themselves. The aim of this ...
This report gives the views of young people, mainly from among those who have left care, about their experience of care and leaving care. As well as looking at what young people have said, the authors have also tried to see whether they have been getting what the law says that they shou...
In the UK, young people are able to leave care2 from the age of sixteen, and in 2011 a little over a third did so before they were eighteen, with almost all of the remainder leaving when they reached eighteen (Table D5, Department for Education, 2012b). Around half of care leavers ...
The experience of Jordanian care leavers making the transition from residential care to adulthood: The influence of a patriarchal and collectivist culture The problems faced by young people leaving care to join the adult world are well-known. The present study adds to the current body of research...
It's why we're committed to helping young people in care and those leaving care, overcome adversity and build safe, fulfilling and meaningful lives. Young people in care are amongst the most disadvantaged in society, most having suffered serious abuse or trauma in early life. Many have to l...
Young people leaving state care are undoubtedly among the most vulnerable groups in society. Despite their susceptibility to a range of problems in young adulthood, few Australian studies have examined how young people feel about leaving care and the supports they feel they - will need. This paper...