SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH
DISTINCT POPULATIONS
Housing Options for Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults in BC
Description This research examines five housing models for vulnerable youth and young adults: the Foyer Model, Host Homes, Convertible Leases, Low Barrier Scattered Site and Low Barrier Congregate Site housing. The report analyzes essential design and program characteristics of each housing model against two sets of key considerations: suitability for the needs of subpopulations of youth, and factors to consider for implementation, including costs, stakeholder acceptance, and the extent to which the options are applicable in urban or rural communities across B.C. Based on a literature review and qualitative interviews with housing experts, this study examines the suitability of the housing models for six subpopulations of youth who are overrepresented in the youth homeless population. This includes youth who are LGBTQ25+, Indigenous, aging out of care, living with high acuity mental health issues, actively using substance and in recovery. Impact The Housing Options for Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults report supports all levels of government and the non-profit sector in identifying best practices when considering housing options for youth. It supports policy and program development and can be used in presentations to councils to build community acceptance of housing for youth.
Status: Report available online at www.bchousing.org Partners: Simon Fraser University, School of Public Policy Audience: Non-profit housing providers, municipalities, developers, and other stakeholders
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HOUSING RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS | JULY 2021
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