The network has produced a document called Managing Transitions from Secure Settings, which outlines problems with moving young people from secure children's homes back into the community.
The document lists examples collected from across the network where San alleges young people were not given the support needed to settle back into the community properly.
Roy Walker, acting chair of San, said a "distinct lack" of exit planning for young people needed to be addressed urgently and called for clear guidance on what is required when children leave secure care.
"We're also asking that as part of the future inspection process by Ofsted, it looks at making it a key area to be investigated," he said.
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