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Become Urges Comprehensive Support for Vulnerable Care Leavers

1/11/2026

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Become supports the government's offer of free eye tests and prescriptions for care leavers.
It notes this measure does not address the larger problem that about one-third of care leavers face homelessness within two years.
Become urges the government to end the 'care cliff' and provide comprehensive support in housing, health, education, and finances for care leavers.

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Story summary

Become supports the government's offer of free eye tests and prescriptions for care leavers.
It notes this measure does not address the larger problem that about one-third of care leavers face homelessness within two years.
Become urges the government to end the 'care cliff' and provide comprehensive support in housing, health, education, and finances for care leavers.