What does it mean to support caregivers in British Columbia when so many are being priced out of stable housing?

In a new op-ed published by Daily Hive, ENFHS CEO Lilian Chau examines how housing insecurity is disproportionately affecting caregivers, women-led households, and single-parent families across the province. The piece underscores the growing need for sustained public investment in affordable housing to meet the scale of demand.

As Lilian writes, non-profit and Indigenous housing providers are ready to deliver the deeply affordable homes communities need. However, delays in funding decisions continue to stall projects, leaving families waiting for housing they urgently require.

At ENFHS, this reality is visible every day. Stable, affordable housing is foundational to health, wellbeing, employment, and long-term opportunity for families. Ensuring caregivers and children can remain in their communities depends on continued investment in non-market housing.

Read the full op-ed: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-caregiving-families-affordable-housing-demand-options