The B.C. Coalition to End Youth Homelessness published its second Special Report on COVID-19 and youth homelessness in July 2020. The report recommends unique, youth-centred ways to increase income levels for youth at risk of homelessness and the development of a BC Youth Housing Action Plan that provides a continuum of housing and access to rental subsidies. The report also recommends increasing youth safety and security online to mitigate risks of exploitation and online bullying.
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Recommendation 54: Education should be subsidized and the province should provide opportunities for project-based learning and apprenticeships. Youth recommend having basic education courses online to support literacy and numeracy development.-
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Education
Recommendation 55: Youth need clear pathways to education and increased access to information on how to obtain their education online. If youth don’t find the right resource, this can stop them from applying.-
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Education
Recommendation 56: Provide increased access to post-secondary scholarships and bursaries. Youth report a need for support to be available to youth who are waiting for Canadian status.-
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Income
Recommendation 57: There must be priority to keeping income levels consistent to avoid an influx of youth experiencing homelessness. Provide youth with resources and adequate preparation time to transition off government support to employment.-
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Recommendation 58: The Province should advocate to the Federal government to ensure ineligible youth who have accessed the CERB are not accumulating debt during the pandemic. Youth should obtain a pass and not have to pay back CERB or be given longer grace periods.-
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Recommendation 59: If there is a second wave, there needs to be increased education on how the CERB works and who is eligible for it. There should be designated financial supports for youth with disabilities or young people who are working part-time.-
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Recommendation 60: Youth need support with food security and supplies such as home kits provided by non-profits.-
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Recommendation 61: Provide youth with budgeting skills as the CERB is changing how youth view money and they will need support to transition to employment.-
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Employment
Recommendation 62: Youth need job training programs that provide case management, wraparound support, employment certificates, and workshops. There should be Indigenous specific programs.-
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Employment
Recommendation 63: Increase the number of paid work experience programs that build on youth’s lived expertise. For example, the youth-led “Light the Way Youth Homelessness Conference.”-
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