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- Government data show a 37% rise in homelessness among young care leavers in England over five years, versus a 14.5% rise for the general population.
- Klarisse Smith, a Birmingham care leaver, faced homelessness at 16 after care placements.
- She criticized her social worker for being unavailable.
- Birmingham City Council acknowledged challenges and launched a Care Leaver Pathway.
- Now 24, Klarisse studies social work to help others.
