It placed a duty on local authorities to provide financial support and accommodation to ensure a smooth transition to adulthood and give those leaving care the same opportunities as all young people.
But nearly a decade on, progress can best be described as patchy. A study commissioned by CYP Now to coincide with National Care Leavers' Week reveals that the reality for many care leavers is poor housing, a lack of support and countless missed opportunities to improve their lives. Indeed, figures released last week by the Department for Children, Schools and Families show the percentage of former care leavers aged 19 who were in suitable accommodation has in some areas gone backwards.
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