Ordered by Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the Independent Care Review will listen to young people in care, as well as those with experience of care, their families and care providers to inform recommendations intended to improve both the quality of life and outcomes for young people in care.
The review, which is expected to take two years, will be conducted by a team of 13 people including five young people with experience of care. It will be chaired by Fiona Duncan, chief executive of Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland.
Sturgeon said every young person should have an equal opportunity to succeed in life, no matter their circumstances.
"We should celebrate the progress that has been made that has allowed many of our young people who grow up in care to do great things in life - and those who work with looked-after children do an amazing job," she said.
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