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The Leaving Care Act 2000 outlines the responsibilities and duties that Local Authorities need to provide for care leavers.

Every young person will be provided with a personal advisor who will work closely with the young person, their carer and their social worker. Personal advisors will:

• Prepare the young person for leaving care
• Provide advice and personal care
• Ensure each young person has an individual pathway plan including appropriate financial, accommodation, employment, educational and health related matters
• Review the plan on a regular basis
• Ensure that the young person has access to the Connexions service
• Remain in contact with the young person until the age of 21 or 24 (if, for example the young person is in full time education)

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