Are you familiar with the term 'care leaver'?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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I just came across the term “care leaver” on a German site, which claims the word is used in the US and UK. How come I’ve never heard of it ;-)? So, are you familiar with the expression and if so, in what context? Thanks

PS: For some strange reason there is no English entry for the term on Wikipedia, just a German one:

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I’ve never heard the term before. I can’t even guess at it’s meaning.

One dictionary redirected me to “foster care”. Another dictionary says it’s a UK term for children who have left residential care and continues to be entitled to ongoing welfare assistance. I suspect the second one is more accurate.

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Me neither.

Wikipedia has an article under “Forgotten Australians or care leavers“ .
“The trauma experienced in care has affected care leavers negatively throughout their adult lives.”

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