Aftercare: We need a comprehensive service, not an after-thought

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Aftercare piece for SWAN.pdf(120.98 KB)
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2016-12
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Jenkinson, Hilary
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Social Work Action Network (SWAN) Ireland
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This article examines the challenges faced by young people leaving State care in Ireland when they reach 18 years. It calls for the implementation of the Child Care Amendment Act 2015 which has the potential to significantly improve supports provided to Irish care leavers.
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Aftercare , Care experienced young people , Child Care Amendment Act 2015
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Jenkinson, H. (2016) ''Aftercare: We need a comprehensive service, not an after-thought', Frontline: The Social Work Action Network Ireland Bulletin 3, pp. 8-10.
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© 2016 The Author; Published by Social Work Action Network (SWAN) Ireland