Published on Times2
By Michael Ruffles
Many children in foster care suffer as support disappears once they get older. So who can they turn to when they’re down and almost out? Michael Ruffles reports
Turning 18 is usually wonderful. The parties are exciting, finishing school is a relief, and there is nothing like moving out of home and [...]

Published in The Sun-Herald
By Sarah Price
Move out can prove difficult
Tough transition . . . Anthony Vale wants the age at which young people are made to move from state care increased.
Photo: Jacky Ghossein
THOSE who have grown up in care say more support for young adults leaving foster homes, group accommodation and juvenile institutions is [...]