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 young people who are eligible for aftercare services who are receiving services.
| Year | Number eligible | Number recieving | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9, 386 | 4, 545 | 48% |
| 2024 | 8, 680 | 4, 459 | 48% |
| 2023 | 8, 517 | 4, 151 | 49% |
| 2022 | 8, 132 | 4, 108 | 51% |
| 2021 | 7, 323 | 3, 980 | 54% |
| 2020 | 7, 198 | 4, 129 | 57% |
| 2019 | 6, 492 | 3, 710 | 58% |
Notes
Reporting period: 31 July 2025
Last updated: April 2026
Next Update due: April 2027
Expanded Content
An increasing number of young people are eligible for a range of aftercare services each year. In 2025 there were 9,386 young people eligible, 45% more than in 2019 (6,492).
The proportion of those eligible for aftercare who are receiving support has fallen from 57% in 2019 to 48% in 2025.
There has been a 23% increase in the number of young people in receipt of aftercare between 2019 and 2025.