Care leavers’ transitions to independence

Alex is a White British man who spent most of his life in the care system. He has recently left his foster family to live independently.  Clips are read by an actor.

Charlotte is a White British woman in her early twenties currently studying towards a degree. After spending her teenage years in a children’s home, Charlotte moved to semi-independent living and now happily lives on her own. Clips read by an actor.

Elle is a White British woman in her early twenties. She spent most of her teenage years in the care system, and felt she received very little support in her transition to independence. She now works full-time and lives on her own in rented accommodation. Clips read by an actor.

Fiyori came to the UK as a refugee from East Africa and has recently left the care system.  

Helen came to the UK as a refugee from East Africa and has recently left the care system.  Clips read by an actor.

Hussain is a Pakistani British man in his early twenties, currently working towards a degree.  Clips read by an actor.

Megan is a 20-year-old White British woman, who lives with her partner. She is currently completing a degree.  Clips read by an actor.

Mohamed is a Muslim Black African young man in his late teens. He arrived in the UK as an asylum seeker and had a very difficult experience in and out of the care system due to an age dispute. Clips are read by an actor.