Optimising Care for Young Adults: An Integrated Theoretical Model for Supporting Care Leavers

Individuals who leave foster and institutional care after attaining age 18, commonly referred to as care leavers, encounter numerous obstacles that impact their overall welfare. This study pesents a holistic method for comprehending individual experiences by incorporating several social, psychological and developmental perspectives. This comprehensive framework recognizes the intricate interaction among personal attributes, the societal environment and systemic elements that impact the lives of individuals transitioning out of care. This study intended to use a combination of different theoretical viewpoints to design an integrated model for more complete and effective interventions. These interventions may address the many needs of care leavers and increase their overall well-being.