Member News from Barnardo's: We are family: Young people leaving care need the love and support others may take for granted

We spoke with Josh MacAlister MP, author of the 2022 Independent Review of Children’s Social Care, and some of our young care-experienced campaigners to talk about what needs to be done to improve the care system in England.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is marked by navigating complex relationships and social pressures, figuring out our own identities, and making important decisions about our futures. All of these important milestones can come in a rush in our late teens and have the potential to shape our lives for years to come. Yet every year, around 13,000 young people leave care in England and are expected to tackle massive life events with far less support than their peers.  

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