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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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 28: Non-profits must update resources, so youth know what community supports are accessible.-
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Mental health
Recommendation 37: Increase peer support opportunities and engage youth voice in paid focus groups or online surveys.-
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Supporting a resilient sector
Recommendation 68: Increased transparency from government organizations on the recovery plan.Supporting a resilient sector
Recommendation 70: Continued access to phones, computers, and personal-protective equipment in order to maintain a quicker recovery response in the event of a second wave.-
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Supporting a resilient sector
Recommendation 71: Support with administrative and operational costs such as buildings and proper infrastructure. It is common in our sector to have “bunk-bed desks”, which don’t work during a pandemic.-
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Supporting a resilient sector
Recommendation 74: An opportunity to connect with other organizations and a community of practice to support the sector’s ability to look into the future.Common themes
Recommendation 80: Increase youth’s safety and security around online activities to mitigate risks of exploitation and online bullying.-
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Recommendation 81: Create a cohesive system of youth-specific supports that continues to provide in person services for at risk youth to ensure they don’t slip through the cracks. While the pandemic pay for essential service staff is useful, providing long-term pandemic pay increases will allow the sector to hire qualified staff to respond to the increased needs of youth.-
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