Extend foster care, say charities

Extend foster care, say charities

A group of charities are calling on the government to extend the time foster children in England can remain in care from 18 years of age to 21.

In an open letter to the Children's Secretary, Ed Balls, 12 charities say forcing children to "go it alone" too early can lead to a life of poverty.

Note: They need one hell of a lot more then that.