The journey to adulthood is a big step for all young people. However, for young people
leaving care it may be far more difficult, coping with major changes in their lives and at a …

This review gathers together and synthesises research relating to young people's
experiences of social support during their transition from state care. A systematic approach …

A subset of young people in state care will remain in care until they reach the age of majority
in their country, at which point they are said to “age out” of the care system. These young …

Work is important for promoting social inclusion, especially for marginalized or economically
vulnerable populations. There is also evidence that work is associated with stability and …

Purpose Considerable attention has been given to the vulnerability of young people leaving
care in the UK in their transition to adulthood. To date, however, there has been limited focus …

The journey out of care and towards independent living is a challenge for many care-
leavers. There has been little research into the social processes involved in this care-leaving …

Each year, some young people leave children's homes or orphanages in Ghana to start life
on their own. However, little is known about their challenges and the factors that influence …

This paper reports on the findings of a PhD research project that set out to explore how
young people leaving out of home care experienced and made sense of their transition to …

Background Kidney transplant recipients with graft failure are a rapidly rising cohort of
patients who experience high morbidity, mortality, and fragmented transitions of care …

Drawing on a review of recent international literature, this article argues for the first time that
an understanding of, and engagement with, the theory and practice of friendship is essential …