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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Youth in and from the foster care system
Recommendation 21: Ensure schools re-open in September and a plan is in place to ensure classrooms are open for youth in care to attend should a second wave occur.-
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Social connections
Recommendation 23: Provide youth with ongoing training around technology, so they are able to use it safely to maintain social connections and are able to protect themselves from online bullying or trafficking.-
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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.-
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Recommendation 52: Increased partnerships between schools and Indigenous organizations to support youth.-
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Recommendation 53: Provide youth with appropriate technology to do school including devices, Wi-Fi, and a quiet space to study. Interactive learning should be supported to keep youth engaged.-
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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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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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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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Recommendation 82: During the pandemic, unemployment has impacted the youth demographic particularly hard and will have long term impacts. The government must develop a strategy to help youth achieve developmental milestones of employment and education.-
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