The Role of the Independent Living Support Organization for Youth Aging Out of Out-of-Home Care

Abstract

Until now, the follow-up management system that supports the transition to adulthood after out-of-home care has been operated differently by out-of-home care system and by local government, causing gaps and segments in protection and independent living support services, and has not provided practical help to youth aging out of the system. Accordingly, in July 2021, the government promised to expand the nationwide expansion of independent living support agencies and the deployment of dedicated personnel for follow-up management and is currently pursuing phased openings within 2022 according to the trial schedule through the preparation process of selecting institutions and staffing them. In the lead-up to the nationwide operation of the independent living support agency, this article discusses the need for life-cycle support and the role of the independent living support agency.