All care-leavers are currently supposed to have a personal adviser until they are 21. The adviser is there to help them make the transition to independent living.
Personal advisers are a good thing. They can point young people in the right direction and advise them about their rights. But that's not enough.
We're talking about some of the most vulnerable young people in the country.
These young people need someone to actually be at their side when they are dealing with difficult situations, and to help them put their point across.
Many of these young people have trouble managing situations in which they have to negotiate red tape, deal with different officials or react to what might seem to them like judgment or prejudice. When confronted with difficulties, for example, they may react by storming out rather than admitting they don't understand something.
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