Austrian care leavers face abrupt cutoff at 18, no follow-up

A report highlights that young people in Austrian foster care or residential facilities are discharged at 18 with no mandatory follow-up or support, leaving many at risk of homelessness, unemployment, and relapse into substance abuse. The article underscores a systemic gap in transition services, though specific data or policy proposals are not detailed.

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