Youth in and from the foster care system

Recommendation 17: All CLBC and Mental health assessments must be completed prior to youth aging out. Youth report delays on receiving assessments during the pandemic, which will affect the level of support they receive in the future.

Mental health

Recommendation 30: Increased mental health services that are pro-active with a focus on self-care and safety plans, including access to online programs and supports.

Mental health

Recommendation 33: Develop a “no wrong door” policy by ensuring all organizations know what resources are available and what youth need supports to ensure no youth falls through the cracks. Mental health organizations should partner with non-profits to provide youth with clinical supports and workshops. There should be one referral document for all services such as the Wrapforce program in Kamloops and the One Door initiative in Kelowna.

Mental health

Recommendation 34: Provide youth with in-house mental health and cognitive assessments, so they are able to access CLBC and other supports in a timely manner.

Education

Recommendation 50: Increased support and planning for youth at school that are struggling with online school or have learning disabilities. School support workers should help guide non-profits on best practices to support youth and the School Boards should provide tutor supports.