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£2,000 Cash Boost Improves Lives of Young Care Leavers

3/16/2026

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A UK trial by King’s College London tested a £2,000 unconditional cash payment on 99 young care leavers over six and twelve months.
Recipients were 8% more likely to have stable housing and reported improved well-being.
Participants also spent 12% less on substances and engaged more with health services.
Researchers advocate this approach as cost-effective and urge policymakers to consider similar financial support.

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A UK trial by King’s College London tested a £2,000 unconditional cash payment on 99 young care leavers over six and twelve months.
Recipients were 8% more likely to have stable housing and reported improved well-being.
Participants also spent 12% less on substances and engaged more with health services.
Researchers advocate this approach as cost-effective and urge policymakers to consider similar financial support.