The council said the move “demonstrates the importance the council places on supporting care-experienced people”.
It also considers that those with experience of care can face “discrimination”, as other protected characteristic groups can in terms of race or disability.
Now care leavers needs will be taken into account in equality impact assessments made for future policies and policy changes.
Wendy Meikle, Stockport’s cabinet member for children, families and education, said the council is “proudly joining the many other councils who have adopted this nationwide”.
“We know that people who have been in care are more likely to face disadvantage and discrimination in life,” she said.
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