Changes introduced by the Children and Young People Act 2014, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament in February last year, but did not take effect until today (1 April), mean that when a young person in care reaches the age of 16 they will be given the option to stay for a further five years.
The legislation will also mean young people leaving care will be eligible to receive “aftercare support” up to the age of 26.
Acting minister for children and young people Fiona McLeod described the moment as "an important day" for both young people in care, and care leavers.
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