Description
Supports young parents (under 25) with childcare, housing, and education while they complete high school.
Benefit Amount
Up to 1,500 per month.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for YPP funding, applicants must:
- Be under 25 years of age.
- Have had a child born on or before their 20th birthday.
- Be enrolled in an educational program aimed at completing Grade 12.
- Have their child enrolled in a licensed child care facility that is part of the approved Young Parent Program.
- Be a resident of British Columbia and either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, Convention refugee, or a person in need of protection.
Application Process
- Secure a Spot in a YPP-Approved Child Care Facility: Contact a licensed child care provider that participates in the Young Parent Program to enroll your child.
- Apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB): Complete the ACCB application, indicating your participation in the Young Parent Program.
- Submit Required Documentation: Provide proof of age, residency, citizenship status, and enrollment in an educational program.
- Await Approval: Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive funding to assist with child care costs.
- For assistance with the application process, you can contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral Centre (CCRR) or the Child Care Service Centre at 1-888-338-6622 (option 1).
Appeal Process
If your application for the Affordable Child Care Benefit is denied or you disagree with the funding decision:
- Request a Reconsideration: You have 20 days from the date of the decision to submit a Request for Reconsideration form. Contact the Child Care Service Centre to obtain this form.
- Submit the Form: Complete the necessary sections of the form and return it along with any supporting documentation.
- Await the Reconsideration Decision: The ministry will review your request and provide a decision, typically within 10 business days.
- Further Appeal: If you are unsatisfied with the reconsideration outcome, you may appeal to the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal, which will assess whether the ministry correctly applied the legislation and considered the evidence provided.