'Youth are the leaders of today, not tomorrow. We are assets, not liabilities. We are solutions, not a problem to be solved' Sooraya Mentor, South Africa

Accommodation 16.4% surveyed were living on their own (the majority of young people were in shared accommodation); 34.3% homeless at some stage (33.3% of these for longer that a year). Education 53.3% had been suspended or expelled 60.5% still involved in some educational program (compared with 82.5% in general population for age group). Employment 38% obtained most of their income from paid work 56.3% depend on social assistance from government For more information visit and download the Transitioning from Care Report Card.

'We all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand' E K Brough

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Margret Mead

Safety & Well-being Social Disadvantage - Poor Education - High Unemployment Out-of-home Care

Social Disadvantage Safety & Well-being Out-of-home Care

"Optimism generates hope...hope releases dreams...dreams set goals...enthusiasm follows” Martin Seligmon

"Any nation that does not care for and protect all of its children does not deserve to be called a nation" Nelson Mandela