A teenager who went into care when he was 10 has described how he struggled to navigate the system and seek help.
Hayden, now aged 17, lived in a children's home until he was 16 before moving into a semi-independent home. After feeling unsafe there he ended up sofa-surfing.
"There is an incredible amount of individuals working so hard to improve the lives of young people but the system is fundamentally flawed," said Hayden, who got in touch with the BBC via Your Voice to share his experience.
A new government-commissioned report found that young adult care-leavers have a death rate about four times higher than the general population.
The report noted the potentially catastrophic consequences for those who are often left alone "with no safety net".
#hayden #care #home
Hayden, now aged 17, lived in a children's home until he was 16 before moving into a semi-independent home. After feeling unsafe there he ended up sofa-surfing.
"There is an incredible amount of individuals working so hard to improve the lives of young people but the system is fundamentally flawed," said Hayden, who got in touch with the BBC via Your Voice to share his experience.
A new government-commissioned report found that young adult care-leavers have a death rate about four times higher than the general population.
The report noted the potentially catastrophic consequences for those who are often left alone "with no safety net".
#hayden #care #home
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