Scandal over advert reveals care leavers’ acute housing challenges

Fiona Simpson
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Advert by social housing provider specifying ‘no care leavers’ apply highlights difficulties many young people leaving care face to find a home and why a local authority guarantor scheme is needed, experts say.

Barnardo’s is campaigning for all local authorities to have a duty to act as a guarantor for their care leavers looking for a home. Picture: F-Stop Boy/Adobe Stock
Barnardo’s is campaigning for all local authorities to have a duty to act as a guarantor for their care leavers looking for a home. Picture: F-Stop Boy/Adobe Stock

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