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Sign the Petition: COVID19&YouthImpact

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Sign the Petition: COVID19&YouthImpact

In this isolating circumstance, unify with us and our allies by signing the petition to make sure no youth falls through service gaps in this pandemic.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are asking you to take a stand with all youth who are in care and those who have aged out of care. Many of these youth are missing crucial support in this health crisis.
We are worried the “cliff” is more quickly approaching for our siblings and peers in and from care. Meaning the needs of children and youth from child welfare are being neglected during and after the time of COVID 19.

Youth in care networks and many allies are concerned for the well-being of these young adults, many of whom live in very precarious situations.

- The Child Welfare League of Canada published a joint release with a national ask

- Ally Darian Newell wrote a piece that you can use to prompt your local government to join us in rallying support for these youths.

- We wrote a letter to Minister Conroy of Child and Family Development with calls to action.

We highlight issues of:

  • Ineligibility to Agreements with Young Adults, Employment Insurance, and survival supports
  • Food scarcity and food in-affordability 
  • Loss of professional supports (mental health and recreation centers)

 We know that social and financial costs will be immense if youth from care are undeserved especially during but also after this pandemic, and we call on the government to protect and implement effective measures for due safety and health at this time.


We want you to sign our petition now

Show your support of youth in care in British Columbia in relation to receiving support they deserve in the COVID19 health emergency.

Who's signing

Sharlene Cosgrave Sharlene Cosgrave
Rebecca Sutherland Rebecca Sutherland
Angell Olsen Angell Olsen
Sharon Sinclair Sharon Sinclair
Lois Bouchard Lois Bouchard
Ava Ava
Erin Talbot Erin Talbot
Joshua McRae Joshua McRae
Tracey McIntosh Tracey McIntosh
amanda hansen amanda hansen
William Brennan William Brennan
Andrea Carley Andrea Carley
Meryn Corkery Meryn Corkery
Devon Francis Devon Francis
Mari Piggott Mari Piggott
Ascher Goodman Ascher Goodman
Lori Pederson Lori Pederson
Thea Baines Thea Baines
Fatima Aamir Fatima Aamir
Daisy Couture Daisy Couture
Emma Dolhai Emma Dolhai
Jude Goodwin Jude Goodwin
Kate Potapova Kate Potapova
Ann Hughes Ann Hughes
Evan Anderson Evan Anderson
Gala Munoz Gala Munoz
Emily Lowan Emily Lowan
Trina Prince Trina Prince
yolanda clatworthy yolanda clatworthy
Natasha Edmunds Natasha Edmunds
621 SIGNATURES
500 signatures


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  • Sharlene Cosgrave
    Sharlene Cosgrave signed 2020-11-15 12:28:09 -0800
  • Rebecca Sutherland
    Rebecca Sutherland signed via Ajay Booth 2020-09-03 02:20:56 -0700
  • Angell Olsen
    Angell Olsen signed 2020-07-07 11:54:41 -0700
  • Sharon Sinclair
    Sharon Sinclair signed 2020-05-31 20:34:42 -0700
  • Lois Bouchard
    Lois Bouchard signed 2020-05-29 17:08:24 -0700
    Lois A. Bouchard
  • Ava
    Ava signed 2020-05-29 15:58:05 -0700
  • Erin Talbot
    Erin Talbot signed 2020-05-29 12:15:49 -0700
    As and individual who aged out of care, I understand the need for such supports. These children need care, support, and opportunities.
  • Joshua McRae
    Joshua McRae signed 2020-05-29 12:10:01 -0700
  • Tracey McIntosh
    Tracey McIntosh signed 2020-05-14 12:27:03 -0700
  • amanda hansen
    amanda hansen signed 2020-05-13 23:04:08 -0700
    amanda hansen
  • William Brennan
    William Brennan signed 2020-05-13 13:12:36 -0700
  • Andrea Carley
    Andrea Carley signed 2020-05-12 15:45:38 -0700
  • Meryn Corkery
    Meryn Corkery signed 2020-05-12 13:47:22 -0700
  • Devon Francis
    Devon Francis signed 2020-05-11 19:53:33 -0700
  • Mari Piggott
    Mari Piggott signed 2020-05-11 19:51:37 -0700
  • Ascher Goodman
    Ascher Goodman signed 2020-05-11 19:44:50 -0700
  • Lori Pederson
    Lori Pederson signed 2020-05-11 00:56:12 -0700
  • Thea Baines
    Thea Baines signed 2020-05-06 19:17:07 -0700
  • Fatima Aamir
    Fatima Aamir signed 2020-05-06 17:17:02 -0700
  • Daisy Couture
    Daisy Couture signed 2020-05-06 12:28:10 -0700
  • Emma Dolhai
    Emma Dolhai signed 2020-05-06 10:03:15 -0700
  • Jude Goodwin
    Jude Goodwin signed 2020-05-06 09:10:35 -0700
  • Kate Potapova
    Kate Potapova signed 2020-05-06 00:30:07 -0700
  • Ann Hughes
    Ann Hughes signed 2020-05-05 22:35:17 -0700
    Ann Hughes… talk about vulnerable… youth in care, homeless youth… youth who are being sent out on their own unprepared with no support… we are condemning our future workers, activists, leaders to a dead end future.
  • Evan Anderson
    Evan Anderson signed 2020-05-05 19:35:32 -0700
  • Gala Munoz
    Gala Munoz signed 2020-04-21 19:41:41 -0700
  • Emily Lowan
    Emily Lowan signed 2020-04-21 15:30:42 -0700
  • Trina Prince
    Trina Prince signed 2020-04-21 15:28:11 -0700
  • yolanda clatworthy
    yolanda clatworthy signed 2020-04-21 15:26:54 -0700
  • Natasha Edmunds
    Natasha Edmunds signed 2020-04-21 15:26:07 -0700
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