The B.C. Coalition to End Youth Homelessness published the “COVID-19 & Youth Homelessness Special Report” outlining the impacts and challenges arising from COVID-19 for youth at risk of experiencing homelessness. The report describes placement instability due to health concerns among foster parents and caregivers, the barriers to accessing technology and other challenges. It identifies promising practices and recommends youth-specific supports.
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For the Provincial Government to best meet the needs of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recommendation 2: Provide universal and comprehensive after-care supports post 19 for all youth in the foster care system regardless of their circumstance with waitlists eliminated. Non-profits are concerned about their capacity to support a larger cohort of youth aging out all at once. There should be a wind down period where non-profits can get their level of support back to “normal.”-
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For the Provincial Government to best meet the needs of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recommendation 3: Develop a Contingency Plan for every youth in care that includes alternative housing options and supports, including considerations and plans based on the youth’s culture.-
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Recommendation 4: Support foster parents with increased pay or respite to help youth remain in the home. Provide education to the youth and foster parents around social distancing.-
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