Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Homelessness is common for teens leaving out-of-home-care. We need to extend care until they are at least 21

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par Phillip Mendes, Professor, Director Social Inclusion and Social Policy Research Unit, Monash University

Young people transitioning from out-of-home care – whether it’s foster, kinship or residential care – are disadvantaged in many ways. Many have experienced abuse, neglect, family hardship or illness. They may feel long-term grief due to family separation.

And while some enjoy stable placements with committed foster or kinship carers, others – particularly those in residential care, supervised by rostered staff – may experience instability as friends or support workers come and go.

Most exit the out-of-home care system at 18, or younger, without ongoing support.

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