•Caseworkers described their perspectives about the needs of care leavers.•Limited support is one of the main barriers for at risk young adults during transition to adulthood.•Meaningful mentoring relationship is an… Click to show full abstract
•Caseworkers described their perspectives about the needs of care leavers.•Limited support is one of the main barriers for at risk young adults during transition to adulthood.•Meaningful mentoring relationship is an important for care leavers during emerging adulthood.
               
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