Vision statement nine: “Young adults for whom Scotland has taken on parenting responsibility must have a right to return to care and have access to services and supportive people to nurture them.
The number of young care experienced people receiving support increases.
Number and proportion of eligible young people who are going on to continuing care
| Year | Number | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 315 | 33% |
| 2023 | 261 | 29% |
| 2022 | 276 | 28% |
| 2021 | 261 | 28% |
Notes
Reporting period: 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2024
Last updated: April 2025
Next Update due: April 2026
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The number of children going on to continuing care rose to 315 in 2024, which was around a third of those who were eligible.This was in increase in the overall number, and the proportion of those eligible, from the previous year.