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Support for young families

Last updated on October 25, 2022

If you are a young parent on assistance, you may be able to get one-on-one help through the Family Youth Partnership to connect with:

  • Community resources
  • Services
  • Programs

These resources will give you the support you need to become self-sufficient.

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Eligibility

You could be eligible for this help if you are:

  • Receiving income assistance
  • Between 19-25 years old
  • A parent
  • In Victoria, Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna or Prince George

You might also be eligible if you are a youth transitioning out of government care in:

  • Prince George
  • Surrey
  • Victoria

Support planning

If you qualify, a worker from the Family Youth Partnership will meet with you and your family. Together you will work to develop a unique plan that will help you get the supports and services you need. These can include:

  • Preparatory programs
  • Education or employment programs
  • Services to help your children get ready for school

Your worker will continue to work with you to access these services and supports. They will also help you get into programs that can lead to your employment and independence.

Get started

If you think you might be eligible and weren’t referred during your application assessment:

Use My Self Serve to:

  • Apply for income or disability assistance
  • Receive and reply to messages about your case
  • Make service requests
  • Track the status of your requests
  • Submit your monthly report without having to go to an office
  • Find out what you are eligible to receive on the next payment date
  • Track your annual earnings exemption if you are on disability assistance
  • Monitor and sign your employment plans

Find out more about My Self Serve.

Contact information

Get help and answers to your questions at your local office or:

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