We’re Rising up
33% of care leavers become homeless upon leaving the care system
25% of the homeless population experienced care at some point
An estimated 1 in 3 sexually exploited children are looked after
70% of sex workers have been in care
Only 6% of care leavers access higher education
39% of care leavers were NEET in 2020,
compared to around 13% of all young people aged 19 to 21 years
25% of the adult prison population has previously been in care
5 times more likely to be living with a mental health condition
than their peers
They’re a prime target group for organised criminal gangs
They’re far more likely to be repeat victims of sexual exploitation
They’re many times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers
Each year, around 1% of promising young people are left behind. Not only are they unable to access education, employment or training, but they’re also at risk of poor health outcomes, exploitation and falling into criminal lifestyles
That’s why we’re committed to giving them the support they need to leave a positive mark on the world.