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 2: Develop and build youth-specific housing that includes a variety of accommodations including communal, transitional, supportive, scattered site, and affordable market units. There should be designated low-barrier housing for youth with mental health and substance use concerns, as well as housing for youth who do not use substances. Youth recommend having teachers, nurses, and life-skills workers onsite.-
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Recommendation 11: Increase access to shelters and provide youth with a safe place to be all night, especially if a second wave of COVID-19 hits. Youth recommend integrating places to isolate within youth shelters.-
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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.-
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Youth in and from the foster care system
Recommendation 18: Provide face to face transition planning support. Youth report that the pandemic has increased isolation and anxiety, which makes it challenging to make big life decisions.-
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Social connections
Recommendation 24: Provide youth with recreation and free youth-led fun activities to promote positive socialization post-pandemic.-
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Social connections
Recommendation 25: Youth who have faced stigma around physical distancing would like an opportunity to share with the community their experience of COVID-19.-
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Social connections
Recommendation 26: Family supports should be identified via eco-mapping and there should be planned visits that maintain that connection.-
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Social connections
Recommendation 27: Youth should be provided access to free family counseling if they want to return home.-
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Mental health
Recommendation 29: Free counseling should be provided to all youth and should be available on-line and inperson. Youth recommend providing young people with a choice in their counselor.-
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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.-
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