Struggles faced when leaving foster care

STRUGGLES FACED BY FOSTER CHILDREN LEAVING HOME CARE IN AUSTRALIA:

* 35% were homeless within a year of leaving.

* 65% did not complete year 12 schooling.

* 28% were already parents themselves.

* 46% of young men had been involved in the juvenile justice system.

* 22% of young women had been involved in the juvenile justice system.

* 29% were unemployed.

* 74% were not in full time work or study four years after leaving.

*Source: CREATE Foundation, UnitingCare, NSW Family and Community Services, Social Policy Research Centre and Vic. Department of Human Services.