Petitions/Review and increase the amount of support care leavers get post-18
StatusClosed
Opened27 Feb 2025
Closes27 Aug 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

We think the government needs to review and increase support measures currently in place for care leavers. Many of these young people do not have any family and have had little experience, which can make them vulnerable to things like criminal gangs and homelessness.

At least one third of care-leavers are reported to experience homelessness within the first two years of leaving care. We feel that this is why we need to take a stand. We are concerned that many people are leaving the care system and being left in the dark about the outside world, making it hard to get a job and earn money, which can lead to homelessness. We believe more needs to be done and the government needs to ensure they are provided with a clear pathway plan and support if needed.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Sir Jeremy Hunt
1Sir Jeremy Hunt MP
Godalming and Ash
7
Gregory Stafford
2Gregory Stafford MP
Farnham and Bordon
5
Alex Baker
3Alex Baker MP
Aldershot
3
Danny Kruger
4Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
3
Paul Waugh
5Paul Waugh MP
Rochdale
2
Alison McGovern
6Alison McGovern MP
Birkenhead
1
Mr James Frith
7Mr James Frith MP
Bury North
1
Marie Goldman
8Marie Goldman MP
Chelmsford
1
Sarah Gibson
9Sarah Gibson MP
Chippenham
1
Sir Christopher Chope
10Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
1
Review and increase the amount of support care leavers get post-18 — Petitions