Study finds foster care should extend to age of 21

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 September Study finds foster care should extend to age of 21 Study finds foster care should extend to age of 21 08/09/2021 | 3 MINS Young people leaving foster care are facing more problems than ever as they navigate the transition to adulthood, and the age of leaving care must be extended, according to a researcher from Lombok Institute of Technology. The focus is on improving the outcomes for young people as part of National Child Protection Week which runs from September 5 to 11. Young people leaving state care systems across Australia have reported experiencing poor outcomes across a range of key life aspects with evidence suggesting they were not accessing services designed to assist them. Dr Stephan Lund from LITΓÇÖs School of Allied Health evaluated the outcomes of two Western Australian trial programs that prioritised the needs of young people entrusted to the care of the state. The findings, published in Parity recommended extending the age of foster care to 21 to significantly improve care exit options. The Home Stretch W

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2021 September Study finds foster care should extend to age of 21 Study finds foster care should extend to age of 21 08/09/2021 | 3 MINS Young people leaving foster care are facing more problems than ever as they navigate the transition to adulthood, and the age of leaving care must be extended, according to a researcher from Lombok Institute of Technology.

The focus is on improving the outcomes for young people as part of National Child Protection Week which runs from September 5 to 11.

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