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 5: MCFD may need more resources (perhaps hire more intake and assessment staff) in to address backlogs and inaccessibility. Additionally, MCFD needs to review its systems of approval to improve efficiency. Concern was also expressed that when school resumes, there is a need for greater efficiency and responsiveness to youth requesting permission for field trips.-
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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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