Talk on support scheme
A 12-WEEK consultation has been launched seeking views into a new scheme which aims to support looked-after children as they move into adulthood and independent living.
The proposed scheme "When I Am Ready" will offer eligible children the opportunity to stay with their foster carers beyond the age of 18. This recognises that not all young adults are ready to move to living on their own, especially if they are vulnerable or have complex health, learning or other needs.
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Gwenda Thomas, deputy minister for children and social services, said: "This scheme is about offering young people choice and control over their placement and giving them support".
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Comments
by weslangdon
Thursday, October 11 2012, 2:29PM
“I would argue that even that figure is too early as most children in care have significant developmental delays; pushing them out too early leaves them ill equipped for, work, further and higher education, adulthood and for when they become parents themselves. All too often the children of care leavers end up in care themselves, getting the preparation for adult hood right could significantly reduce such incidences”
by Neathboy234
Thursday, October 11 2012, 9:04AM
“For many children in care being cast of at 18 must be a daunting experience, i would think 21 a much more appropriate age for such a big move”