HSE: Support needed for teens leaving care

THE Health Service Executive’s (HSE) assistant national director for children and families has called for aftercare services to be provided for all children leaving the care system.

Phil Garland, who was appointed to the role last November, said he wanted to see the state becoming a life-long parent for children in care.

Under the Childcare Act, Irish children have the option of accessing aftercare services from the HSE until they are 21 years.