Young People Leaving Care (Support Services)

Mr. Sheerman
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what specific support services are made available by her Department for young people leaving care. [35013]

Mr. Paice
The Department works closely with the Department of Health to promote effective support to young people leaving care. There are specific provisions for this group in entitlement to income support and to youth training. Career services provide support for all young people, including those leaving care, in making informed career choices.