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ABC News
ABC News
National
social affairs correspondent Norman Hermant

Children leaving out-of-home care will soon get more support, but the old policy has left a stark legacy

Teresa was forced to leave state care when she turned 18, and had to find a new home on her own. (ABC News: Mary Lloyd)

It's hard to imagine a busier and more stressful year than what Teresa has just had. 

She left residential care and moved into an apartment she found on her own.

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