The “2022 BC Child Poverty Report Card” is the 26th annual publication of its kind released by the First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society. The 2022 iteration was produced in collaboration with SPARC BC and Campaign 2000. This report card contains 25 child poverty reduction recommendations which are directed at provincial and federal governments and focus on matters of economic inequality and investing in lowering barriers through universal programs.
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Recommendation 4: Adjust income and disability assistance rates for families with children with disabilities to recognize the additional costs associated with raising children with extra support needs.-
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Lower barriers and improve lives through universal programs
Recommendation 16: Increase program funding and support for families raising children with disabilities and complex medical needs to ensure they have timely, universal access everywhere in BC to a core suite of early intervention therapies; timely assessments; family respite; inclusive child care; health, medical and in-home supports.-
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