Moving from care into adulthood is often seen as a step from dependence to independence, but for care-experienced people, the journey is rarely straightforward or complete at 18. Despite Scotland’s commitments through The Promise, many still face barriers to consistent, person-centred support.

This article written by three care-experienced authors explores how language, relationships, and systems shape what success really means. Drawing on lived and professional experience, the authors use a trauma-aware, reflective approach to examine how sustained relationships and responsive educational support can transform outcomes. Their insights challenge services to recognise care experience as lifelong, calling for enduring, relational, and flexible support. 

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