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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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For the Provincial Government to best meet the needs of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
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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For the Provincial Government to best meet the needs of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recommendation 6: Develop youth-specific emergency housing options in light of COVID-19. These should not be at the same hotels as the adult response and should be tailored to the youth’s unique developmental needs.-
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For the Provincial Government to best meet the needs of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recommendation 7: Ensure all youth shelters are accessible for youth at this time (many closures reported).-
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For the Provincial Government to best meet the needs of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recommendation 8: Provide increased resources to non-profits to respond effectively to the needs of youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness.-
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For the Provincial Government to best meet the needs of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recommendation 9: Provide additional support staff that can help youth sustain housing and wellness during these challenging times.-
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