One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds

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A one-off £2,000 grant significantly improves outcomes for young people leaving the care system.
The grant helps care leavers with essential costs like housing, education, and employment needs.
Research indicates the financial support reduces immediate economic pressures and promotes stability.
The study suggests such targeted grants could be a cost-effective policy to support vulnerable youth.

Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

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              Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.
            