Petition · Department for Education
Fund state support for young people aged 18-25 who leave the care system
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648 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe care should not end at 18. Each year, over 10,000 young people leave care in England and are pushed into independence without family support. We call for funding for extended supported accommodation, financial support, and long-term mental health care so no care leaver struggles alone.
The Government should act because we believe the state is the corporate parent to children in care. We feel support should not end at 18 when most young people still rely on family. Without extended supported living, financial help, and mental health support, care leavers could face higher risks of homelessness, unemployment, and poor wellbeing. We believe the UK is about fairness, stability, and preventing long-term social and economic costs.
Timeline
| 30 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
648
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
30 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.