We need to ensure that young people
leaving care are supported to make a successful transition
to independent adult living. The aim is to provide a joined
up service for young people leaving care from local
authorities across employment, housing, training, social
work and health, with a comprehensive assessment of their
needs and a key worker to advise them.
The report of the expert
working group on throughcare and aftercare which made a
number of recommendations to improve the service provided
to young people was published by The Scottish Executive in
August 2002.
Draft
Regulations and Guidance for local authorities were
published on 31 July 2003 and will come into effect in
April 2004.