'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'
An 18-year-old woman who grew up in the care system shares her positive experience finding a surrogate family through a government-funded program. The article highlights the 'cliff edge' transition young people face when leaving care and the importance of ongoing emotional support.
Why it matters
It sheds light on the challenges of the foster care system and the success of mentorship programs in improving long-term outcomes for youth.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nick Triggle Health correspondent Other Poppie (right) regularly sees Brigitte and her family, joining them for social events and days out, including a Wombats festival "I have no-one else, so to feel part of a family after leaving care is making a huge difference."
The article is a human-interest feature story with no political or ideological agenda.
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