Care leavers’ transitions to independence

Chereece is a White British woman in her early twenties. She is educated to GCSE level and now works part-time in the Civil Service.   

Chloe is a White British woman in her early twenties who is currently a full-time university student studying for her degree.  

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. 

Leilani is an Asian British woman in her early twenties who spent most of her childhood in the care system. She is now in full-time education at university and hopes to pursue her studies after the completion of her first degree. 

Ninna is a Peruvian woman in her late teens who spent most of her adolescence in the care system. Nina now lives with her carer who she met during her time in a children’s home, and who has been a strong advocate for her throughout her transition out of care.  

Robyn is a White British woman in her late teens. Her transition out of care was a complicated one, and she had to move in with family.  

Wren is a White British woman in her early twenties, currently studying towards a degree. Wren spent over 10 years in the care system before moving to independence at the age of 18.