maturely when they are as young as 16 has been reversed and many more care leavers now live in suitable accommodation when they are no longer looked after; the numbers of care leavers in education, training and employment has also increased. However, there is still more to do as there remain too many young people expected to cope with independent living too early and without proper support. 1.7. Transition to adulthood is often a turbulent time: transitions are no longer always sequential – leave school, work, relationship, setting up home, parenthood. Young people can become adult in one area but not in others. For many young adults, their transition to adulthood can be extended and delayed until they are emotionally and financially ready and they have the qualifications they need and aspire to, so that they have the opportunity to achieve their economic potential. Young people from care may not have this option. Whilst most young people know they can call on the support of their families to help them through unforeseen difficulties, care leavers may not be able to rely on unqualified support if things do not work out as they make their journey into adulthood. 1.8. Care leavers should expect the same level of care and support that others would expect from a reasonable parent. The local authority responsible for their care should make sure that they are provided with the opportunities they need, which will include offering them more than one chance as they grapple with taking on the responsibilities of adulthood. The Children and Young Persons Act 2008 1.9. The Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (‘the 2008 Act’), which received Royal Assent in November 2008, amended the 1989 Act so that: • Looked after children must not move from accommodation regulated under the Care 