Teens in B.C. government care will temporarily no longer “age out” of the system and face the world alone on their 19th birthday during the coronavirus crisis.
The Minister of Children and Family Development announced on Monday that services will continue for kids in care after they turn 19, and that those who have recently aged out will get additional care. “During these uncertain times, youth deserve our steady, consistent support to help them through,” minister responsible Katrine Conroy said. “We don’t want anyone to fall through the cracks, so we’ve taken emergency steps to ensure young people in and from care can continue getting the services they count on.” Province making a change so kids can’t age out of provincial care during