This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition End the 'care cliff'
End the 'care cliff' so that care leavers continue to receive support after the age 18.
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Too many young people are expected to leave care before they feel ready, falling at a time in their life when they need stability the most. Placements for young people are abruptly stopped on their 18th birthday, and they are expected to become ‘independent’ overnight.
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It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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