Former home and education secretary David Blunkett was told of one suchcase at an event held to promote Foster Care Fortnight. And while hepromised to intervene personally on this occasion, it would appear thatthis is not a one-off incident but symptomatic of a fundamental problemin the system.
This state of affairs will perplex many as there is legislation in placeto support these young people. However, the implementation of TheChildren (Leaving Care) Act 2000 seems to be exacerbating the problem,rather than helping local authorities to fully support these youngpeople as they make the transition from care to independence.
According to The Fostering Network, part of the problem is theincreasing pressure on UK foster care services, which simply don't havethe resources or the carers to look after young people until they'reready to live independently.
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