Life after care: The experiences of young people from different ethnic groups, was based on a survey of 261 care-leavers aged 16 to 21 in six local authority areas, 44 per cent of whom were from ethnic minority groups.
The researchers from the University of London found that White young people suffered most from problems, including frequent changes of care placements, low educational attainment and homelessness, as well as risk-taking behaviour.
The study also found that while Caribbean and mixed-heritage young people also experienced lengthy periods in care, they were more likely to be given stable placements in families reflecting their own ethnic background.
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