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Looked-after young people: Foyer helps government with care-leaverpolicies

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The organisation (previously The Foyer Federation) is discussing how the Foyer approach, which aims to provide young people with support and access to learning and work as well as accommodation, can be adapted to equip care-leavers for independent living.

The cost-effectiveness of Foyers and their value in helping vulnerable young people embark on independent lives are highlighted in two reports launched at the House of Commons last Monday (July 10).

Launch Pad for Life emphasises Foyers' value for money, with weekly costs for the residents averaging at 303 a week compared with secure training centres costing 3,168 a week and young offender institutions costing 976 a week.

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