The report, published by young people's charity Catch22 and the Fostering Network, considers how new guidance and regulations can ensure young people only move on from foster care when they are ready.
Recommendations include all local authorities reviewing their current policies for enabling young people to stay on with former foster carers after the age of 18.
Robert Tapsfield, chief executive of the Fostering Network, said: "Every year more than 3,000 young people in care have to pack their bags and get ready to go it alone. Regulations are needed to ensure they receive the level of support they need and that foster carers know where they stand and what their role should be."
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