CREATE Foundation's Report Card 2008: Transitioning from Care

Abstract

This report provides an overview of legislation, policies and practices across each state and territory, in regards to supporting young people transitioning from out-of-home care. While regulations in most cases are explicit, this is not being translated into practice which assists young care leavers, with substantial numbers of young people surveyed lacking a leaving care plan, experiencing homelessness while transitioning from care, and struggling to complete high school.