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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

Grace Vleeming Grace Vleeming
Jacob Hutton Jacob Hutton
Kris Archie Kris Archie
Alex Wiens Alex Wiens
Amy Feenstra Amy Feenstra
Kalli Vander Heide Kalli Vander Heide
Rachel Low Rachel Low
Anonymous Anonymous
Jas Qualitz Jas Qualitz
Linda Morgan Linda Morgan
Maya Yazigi Maya Yazigi
Amanda Fenton Amanda Fenton
Evie Byrne Evie Byrne
Meagan Zunti-Read Meagan Zunti-Read
Miranda Burgess Miranda Burgess
Rena Valiunas Rena Valiunas
Amy Kiara Ruth Amy Kiara Ruth
Rachel Cheang Rachel Cheang
Sharon Van Volkingburgh Sharon Van Volkingburgh
Vi Nguyen Vi Nguyen
Colleen McDowell Colleen McDowell
Bill Nadurak Bill Nadurak
Laura Turner Laura Turner
Hayley MacPhail Hayley MacPhail
Natalie Lambi Natalie Lambi
Rosalie Nyback Rosalie Nyback
Crystal Schultz Crystal Schultz
Jennie Stadnichuk Jennie Stadnichuk
621 SIGNATURES
500 signatures


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  • Grace Vleeming
    Grace Vleeming signed 2020-03-28 18:03:39 -0700
  • Jacob Hutton
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    Rachel Cheang signed via Vi Nguyen 2020-03-28 14:37:46 -0700
  • Sharon Van Volkingburgh
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  • Vi Nguyen
    @digmydiaspora tweeted link to this page. 2020-03-28 14:36:18 -0700
    Sign the petition: Youth Impact & COVID 19 petition https://www.fosteringchange.ca/youth_impact_covid_19_20?recruiter_id=111281
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  • Vi Nguyen
    Vi Nguyen signed 2020-03-28 14:35:36 -0700
  • Colleen McDowell
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  • Bill Nadurak
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  • Laura Turner
    Laura Turner signed 2020-03-28 14:03:02 -0700
  • Hayley MacPhail
    Hayley MacPhail signed 2020-03-28 13:34:17 -0700
    Please help vulnerable youth during this crisis and ensure they have access to what they need to live
  • Natalie Lambi
    Natalie Lambi signed 2020-03-28 13:29:35 -0700
  • Rosalie Nyback
    Rosalie Nyback signed 2020-03-28 13:16:34 -0700
  • Crystal Schultz
    Crystal Schultz signed 2020-03-28 13:14:37 -0700
  • Jennie Stadnichuk
    Jennie Stadnichuk signed 2020-03-28 13:07:11 -0700
    We know that social and financial costs will be immense if youth from care are underserved 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.
  • Lynn B
    @LynnB01450075 tweeted link to this page. 2020-03-28 12:56:22 -0700
    Sign the petition: Youth Impact & COVID 19 petition https://www.fosteringchange.ca/youth_impact_covid_19_20?recruiter_id=112779
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