Please join John Burton Advocates for Youth for a web seminar on the results of a statewide survey conducted to understand the impact of COVID-19 on youth who have been in foster care or homeless, 12 months after its start.

The statewide survey was conducted during a three week period in March 2021. A total of 903 youth from across California completed the survey. Among the questions to be addressed include:

• How many youth have experienced homelessness since the start of the pandemic?
• How has the pandemic impacted youths’ employment?
• How are young parents faring during the pandemic?
• What role have campus basic needs centers played in protecting youth during the pandemic?

Survey findings will also include information about youth who remained in foster care after age 21, who face the “housing cliff.” In addition to survey findings, two JBAY Youth Advocates will present on the findings of youth interviews.