Care leavers’ transitions to independence

Elijah is a trans man in his mid-twenties currently studying towards a degree. He entered care as a teenager and despite experiencing years of instability, he is still living in emergency accommodation.

Hope is a Hungarian/Welsh and English woman in her mid-twenties, who is studying for her degree. She also works part-time in education.  

Jordan is a White British man in his early twenties, who spent most of his life in the care system. He has a degree and is now working part time in social care.  

Lawrence is a White British man in his mid-twenties who spent most of his childhood in the care system. After completing a degree, he now works full-time.